Biomarker Testing Changed Everything: MET Amplification in My Lung Cancer | Amy’s Story (2 of 3)

In part 2 of our conversation, Amy shares her first line treatment: Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) and how she got through side effects. She was already on the last infusion when the doctor decided to send her blood in for biomarker testing. The results changed everything.

Full story & transcript → Updating soon

Amy's Video Series:
1) Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Fighting for a 2nd Opinion:    • Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Fighting for a 2...  
2) Biomarker Testing Changed Everything: MET Amplification: This Video
3) Radiation Therapy & Follow-Up :    • Living with Stage 4 Lung Cancer (Plus...  

The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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Contents of this video:

00:00 - intro
00:49 - Describe the KEYTRUDA regimen
01:24 - Bone mets (metastasis)
03:10 - What did you have to do before the Keytruda infusions?
04:13 - What helped you manage the GI problems?
05:54 - Describe the rashes
07:41 - What drove the decision to take you off of the Keytruda immunotherapy?
08:37 - Dealing with the news emotionally and mentally
11:11 - Was there anything else that helped with the depression?
12:18 - When did you learn about the MET amplification
13:22 - How did you deal with the scanxiety?
14:13 - Getting the diagnosis from the doctor
15:25 - Difference in quality of life with the pill
16:18 - Importance of biomarker testing
17:06 - Crizotinib (Xalkori) side effects
19:37 - Describe the gastrointestinal issues
23:16 - Feeling like yourself again

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