My mum has had 3 rounds of Padcev and Keytruda. Can anyone tell me when and if you started to feel a bit better. I can’t see much improvement at the moment. I’m not sure if it’s the treatment making her unwell or the cancer as she was poorly before she started her treatment. She is breathless, tired and struggles to eat and she sometimes has an upset stomach. If anyone has experience with this treatment and can shine some positivity I would appreciate it x
I’m sorry your mum is going through this. It can be really hard to tell whether symptoms are from the treatment or the cancer itself. I’d let her oncology team know about the breathlessness, tiredness and difficulty eating, as they may be able to help with the side effects. Wishing you both all the best.
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