Pembrolizumab

My friend is receiving immunotherapy treatment pembrolizumab. She will be having her 4th round tomorrow. We had a consultant appointment today and she also had a ct scan just over a week ago. She was told today that the rumour on her lung and lymph nodes look bigger. Has anyone else gone through or going through this as well as we have gone on a Facebook forum and a couple of people have said that it will be swelling of the rumour due to it reacting with the immune system as it is being fought off and it won’t actually be that the tumour has grown or gotten bigger. Just wanting some advice and opinions. 

  • Hi Kayleigh32,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about what your friend is going through at the moment.

    Unfortunately I'm not able to offer any advice on your question - perhaps you or your friend could raise this suggestion at the next appointment with the consultant just so you can get further information.

    I'm glad you're exploring places and groups for support and info - though it will always be your friend's doctor or medical team who is best placed to advise specific to her.

    It sounds like you're being a good support to her. Do feel free to use this forum as a space to write down any worries or concerns or to talk to others in similar situations.

    Wishing you both all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator