Pembrolizumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Larhorn
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 23, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "I was given Keytruda along with a chemo cocktail and had no problems. Now, I’ve been taking Keytruda alone for 10 months with no side effects except for fatigue. My lungs are 99% clear of cancer cells, and the cancer hasn’t spread to other areas."

• Tre
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Renal Cell Carcinoma "Diagnosed with stage 4 renal cell cancer. Kidney removed. One infusion of Keytruda eliminated all cancer except small growth on spine at L4. Treated with radiation. Last PET scan cancer free. 18 months since diagnosis."

• Shelly
• September 19, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "My mother took 2 doses of keytruda then she became unable to walk very soon after and started having extreme confusion. She started writing movie characters on papers hundreds of times a day and cannot remember anything. She barely is in reality at all. At the moment she is in the hospital waiting to go to a geriatric psych facility because she is not safe to be left alone. My mother was totally sane and doing well before 2 doses of keytruda!!! She has literally gone crazy. Doctors do not want to hear it and I'm frustrated. It is so sad to watch this drug we thought was to help her and destroyed her. I'm mad as anything. The doctors do not tell you about the horrible adverse effects it can have."

• Neil
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer metastasized to the brain and give one month to live. Chemo was not an option and had radio knife surgery for a brain tumor as it was not operable. I was then put on keytruda every 6 weeks for 2 years and have been off for over one year. Tumors have shrunk or been or remain stable. I also have cope/emphysema that has stayed at a mild/moderate stage for the last 5 years. I had very few side effects and exercise daily, walking many miles at a time at a 3-mile-an-hour pace. Most people don't think I am sick, I don't feel sick and am very grateful to be alive. I am 83 y/o. I am sorry keytruda has not worked out for some of you."

• MMano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "5 days after my mother in law's first infusion, she passed unexpectedly. She showed no sign of pain. After reading the reviews, I know believe it was Keytruda that killed her... Stage 4 Non small cell"

• Heidi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2018

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "To all of you who are taking care of your loved ones! I am a nurse who took care of my father with stage 4 lung cancer! He took this drug and this drug made his life much shorter that even not getting treatment. Shame on these pharmaceutical companies who make money at any cost. This drug can cause serious heart issues and your patient will die due to cardiac arrest than actual cancer. The drug DOES NOT work at all. Shame on these companies who fool patients with these ads on TV. This drug MUST be taken off the market."

• Koala
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2020

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Endometrial Cancer "I have now been on Keytruda almost 1 year. Stage 3 uterine cancer diagnosed in 2018, spent 1 year on chemo/radiation. Cancer came back 4 months later, was put on Keytruda. My body is a mess. Great fatigue, rash, intestinal issues, lack of strength, etc. I feel mostly terrible almost every day. I work too, out of circumstance not because I want to. I don't want to continue on this drug. I feel my quality of life has diminished greatly on this drug. I love my oncologist, but she keeps trying to tell me most of the side effects I have aren't from Keytruda. ALL of the health issues I have are listed as side effects. My doctor wants me on this for 2 years total. There is no way. My body is so out of whack I just hope it won't stay that way when I'm off Keytruda, which I think is going to be now. For me, I was miserable taking this as I experienced almost every side effect. I hope some of you do better than I did."

• Shar
• July 29, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Small Cell Lung Cancer "My husband was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in May. He did not want chemo or radiation, so his Dr. suggested Keytruda, after first week he became weak, rash on back, muscle soreness and swollen feet. At the next Dr. visit three weeks later, he told the Dr. about the side effects, but the Dr. didn't think it was the Keytruda, but an injection he had also received to build up his bone marrow. The Dr. convinced him to continue with Keytruda. After that infusion he had severe muscle soreness. He couldn't walk, had no appetite and was completely bed ridden. We decided then that was the last dose of Keytruda he would have. It has now been approx. 6 weeks post treatment, and the Keytruda is out of his system. He is starting to feel good again, back to golfing and having some quality of life. I know now if he had continued the Keytruda I felt that he would be have died after the third infusion. He will now be with me a few more months or years with some quality of life and dignity. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 4, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Melanoma, Metastatic "I had a melanoma on my back, six years later on my lung and three months later on my brain, all successfully removed. I have been on keytruda for 12 months, minimal side effects , scans all clear to date."

• Sid
• October 18, 2018

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "diagnosed with extensive Stage IV NSCLC with numerous mets to the liver and adrenal glands. After four infusions with Keytruda all liver mets are gone and adrenal mets greatly reduced in size. Used as first line treatment. Very grateful. No major side effects. Feeling run down with low appetite attributed to the remaining cancer and after affects of radiation to hip bone met."

• Melan...
• December 13, 2016

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Melanoma, Metastatic "Have Stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Started on Keytruda after new metastasis showed up. After 2nd infusion, side effects started to become very painful - lots of muscle and joint pain, couldn't move my arms hardly. Also have a lot of nerve issues in my arms and hands. When I went for my 3rd infusion (they're done every 3 weeks) my oncologist said I needed to stop treatment and start on a steroid to calm down my immune system, which Keytruda revs up into high gear to go after the melanoma. It's been two weeks on Prednisone, and the side effects from the Keytruda are still strong, so I can't resume treatment and still have to stay on the steroid. Bummer, because it actually made the tumor on my leg disappear, which Ipi (Yervoy) didn't."

• shorty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2018

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Melanoma "My 79 year old husband died having 2 treatments of Keytruda. He declined over 1 month it was horrible. I am so upset and was told immunotherapy killed him. His oncologist said the toxic side effects took his life. I believe it is responsible for his death"

• Maricel
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 12, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "My girl friend was having non small cell lung cancer and was getting treatment Calgary, Canada, she got almost 34 cycle of keytruda every 3 weeks from Dr. Since started receiving treatment she started getting better but after after her 35th cycle her condition deteriorated and she got severe side effect of keytruda call immune inhibitors pneumonitis and after 5 days which on October 8th, 2019 at 7.30pm she passed in hospital. This medicine is good but I can't say that this will help you survive longer, it's better that researchers should do something about it to protect the patient from its fatal side effect or make an antidote of this medicine."

• Worst...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Solid Tumors "DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!!!!! My mother was healthy before taking this drug. Drug caused her to stop walking, damaged her kidneys and liver and caused fluid in her lungs. Her cancer spread to different areas of her body. Her red blood cells and platelets completely bottomed out in her last month of life and never came back to normal levels. She had severe rashes and pain. This drug shortens your life. This drug killed my mother!!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2021

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "I believe my Father died because of Keytruda. Prior to treatment he was asymptomatic and active. No cough and never has been on oxygen. After first treatment he was never the same. He was gone in less than 3 months and spent his final 2 months of life in the ICU on a ventilator. Keytruda induced Guillian-Barre was his diagnosis. Your doctor will minimize the side effects of this drug and no one is being held accountable. Do your research before proceeding or allowing your loved one to use this drug. You don't get a second chance."

• adgio
• February 25, 2017

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Melanoma, Metastatic "Excellent drug that saved my husbands life from Melanoma, the worse side effect was the increased liver enzymes and brain swelling, eventually he had to stop the drug. Still going strong today! Great drug with tolerable side effects thank you"

• PAD
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 25, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "Keytruda is a miracle drug! My husband was diagnosed with stage 4, inoperable, NSCLC on 7/6/2020. With a large mass in the central area of his left lung, it had spread throughout the left side of his body: near the thyroid, multiple lymph nodes, abdominal muscles, and thigh muscle. Plus a mass on the right side of his skull. He underwent 4 cycles of chemo and Keytruda every 3 weeks. The first 3 treatments were torture, then he got better. By December 2020, the cancer had cleared, with the exception of one spot on his thyroid. After 12 radiation treatments in Jan 2021, the April PET scan showed the cancer had cleared and every scan since has been clear. He's had Keytruda every 3 weeks, missing a few months with respiratory issues post-COVID when doctors had to be sure his problems weren't from Keytruda. He was okayed to continue and his 55th treatment was on 11/15/23. He is doing amazing! No complications, he is very active and thankful to be alive! We are grateful for the success he has had! Thank You!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "My mother took her first dose of this drug end of April. She only took the one dose because only days later she became severely ill, slowly started not being able to walk, lost her speech and became delusional. Dr’s said the cancer was moved to the brain and rapidly progressed.. She was put in hospice in June and passed away in July. Not saying this drug is what took my mom, but I know it did her NO good!"

• Chane...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "My mother after her 1st dose was short of breath, lungs filling, shaky, and needed to be on oxygen after 2nd dose could barely walk or breathe...she has suffered from a cardiac arrest and needs steroids to keep lungs from filling. This drug is horrible. My mom was a fully functional mobile person who is now fighting for her life. Dr says cancer is gone...but so is she so what was it all worth."

• Mamajo
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 4, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "On Keytruda my Tumor shrunk or remained stable for 10 months. Now, after 13 months is growing slowly. I think Keytruda has kept me alive! However recent untreated side effects not addressed by my Doctors are causing grief. My joints are so inflamed I can barely stand. It’s important to be proactive with your Doctors! They’re new to these drugs also!"

• Wayne
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 28, 2023

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "Keytruda saved my life. It did an excellent job fighting the numerous cancer tumors throughout my body. The most severe side effects for me were fatigue, itching, and pain. My 2-year treatment will be complete next month. I'm concerned about long-term side effects, but considering the alternative, I will deal with it."

• Alpine
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "As the 2nd treatment began I noticed major fatigue, went to the walking in and my blood sugar was 1000. I was not diabetic, but as a result of treatment I spent a week in the ICU and now I’m a type 1 diabetic. Most people do well with the drug and see real benefits, for me I’m not sure if I’ll continue given my reaction."

• Griev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2018

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "My sister’s doctor talked her out of having chemo for her stage four lung cancer and into having Keytruda treatments. It did absolutely nothing for her and the cancer spread like wildfire within a couple weeks, to her liver, adrenal gland and spine. She was admitted into the hospital for severe pain and died five days later. I am heartbroken and angry that her life was shortened by doing essentially nothing but gave her false hope in a totally ineffective drug. They might as well have given her a sugar pill. Keytruda needs to be taken off the market!!"

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2017

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Head and Neck Cancer "I personally do not advise keytruda to anyone. I had a love one walk into the oncologist to receive this treatment and three weeks later she was wheeled back into the oncologists office, unable to walk her body was falling apart thanks to this atrocious treatment. Five weeks have gone by and she is currently laying in a hospital bed in the middle of her living room unresponsive and is thought to pass away within the next three days. Please keep loved ones away from it."

• Ms T
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2019

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer "I was diagnosed with NSCLC in January 2019, I have been on Keytruda ever since, no real side effects as of yet, Keytruda does affect other organs, I am taking Hydrocortisone tablets, potassium levels low, to help with cortisol levels, this is serious in itself, when my sodium level was low I got sodium water instead of my Keytruda infusion, went back on every 3 week schedule, I have 2 tumers which have decreased in size by more than half, and a mass in my lower left lobe that has reduced as well also in the pleural as well, I am due for another scan in 4 weeks, will update with results."