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Pembrolizumab for Breast Cancer User Reviews

Brand names: Keytruda

Pembrolizumab has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of Breast Cancer. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.

Pembrolizumab rating summary

5.4/10 average rating

7 ratings from 7 user reviews.

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  • MBC...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 23, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "Keytruda has made my stable small tumor increase in size within 6 months, they called it pseudoprogression. After 8 months of taking Keytruda I now have more cancer nodules than I ever have had, now hyperprogression. I am a seven-year Metastatic Breast Cancer survivor: HER2 negative, ER Positive, Braca2 mutation, and PDL 1. I have achieved remission twice, each time for a 2-year duration. First remission after 3 rounds of Chemotherapy, and I refused further treatment and chose to practice natural clean living with supplementation, after two years cancer came back. I used Kisaqali with an aromatase inhibitor which put me into remission after approximately a year. I was stable and good with continued Kisqali treatment for two years NSD, then a 1cm nodule was found. Keytruda should be a last-chance treatment, if you are healthy and happy use other treatments before trying this."

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  • Sadie
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 29, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "I took 7 doses starting April 1, 2019, ending August 25, 2019, for triple-negative breast cancer. I achieved PCR at surgery. I did experience the swelling of all pink tissue in my body (nose, throat, intestines, vagina) during treatment. (It wasn't on the list of side effects back then, and the doctors did not want to look into it.) This swelling reoccurs when I get immunizations, such as flu shots and the COVID vaccine. Prednisone has been effective in getting the swelling to go away."

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  • KatDo...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 9, 2022

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "My mom died in in less than a year after being on this drug with chemo. First 3 infusions went great- the last one she had a whole body near fatal reaction that nearly killed her. She was in and out hospitals with doctors unable to figure out why she could barely eat and was dizzy all the time. She died two months later at 82 lbs. She was a vibrant, healthy person before that last infusion. Keytruda took everything- there were no cancer cells detected in her last scan."

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Frequently asked questions

  • Mumz
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 11, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "I am currently on dose #13, receiving a dose every 3 weeks with a plan for 1 year of treatment. Fatigue and lower body joint pain from the first dose comes and goes. After the 10th dose, I developed soreness in the mouth with decreased appetite. That has improved but still have tender gums and upper palate. These side effects are not enough for me to stop. I had improved scans after 6 months and will repeat them every 3 months. I am benefiting from this treatment"

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  • Survi...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • November 4, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "I was diagnosed with stage 4 triple negative breast cancer and told I had 6 months to live if I did nothing. I refused chemo but was a candidate for Keytruda and agreed to try it. Within 3 months, my cancer disappeared off my CTScan. 14 months later, and I am doing great. I am more tired recently, but that has been the biggest issue. I am going about my day and traveling. Without chemo, I'm really experiencing no serious side effects and look normal. I would not hesitate to recommend Keytruda. It's literally a life saver!"

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  • Kano
  • March 11, 2021

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "My mom was doing fine walking, all blood work normal and talking. One dose of keyruda and in 5 weeks she died. Do not try this drug."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 7, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) "Day after treatment I have dizziness, lightheadedness, a light headache, and feel off balance. I'm sure it's working because no other signs of cancer exist."

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