Coughing up blood on Keytruda
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Coughing up blood on Keytruda

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    • February 14, 2016 at 8:47 pm
    Sfern5
    Participant

    I've  had my fourth infusion of Keytruda.  Definitely working on the tumors, however, I developed a slight cold and now I am coughing up blood. And, of course, things always happens on the weekend.  Anyone else cough up blood while on Keytruda. Also, seen an increase in my blood pressure. Anyone else?

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      • February 14, 2016 at 9:30 pm
      Jubes
      Participant

      No. I coughed up blood my first week of ipi but I think it was the continuation of the cancer as ipi didn't work in the end. My doctor said not to worry if it was less than a thimble full as it could be the drug working and stirring things up. But any blood from lungs should be reported immediately to your doctor. I definitely didn't cough up blood on keytruda. 

      Anne-Louise 

      • February 14, 2016 at 9:30 pm
      Jubes
      Participant

      No. I coughed up blood my first week of ipi but I think it was the continuation of the cancer as ipi didn't work in the end. My doctor said not to worry if it was less than a thimble full as it could be the drug working and stirring things up. But any blood from lungs should be reported immediately to your doctor. I definitely didn't cough up blood on keytruda. 

      Anne-Louise 

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:28 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

        Thanks. Waymore than a thimble full. My scans were done on Thursday and they were clear. But they said I might have a little bronchitis. So, I'm thinking perhaps a burst a blood vessel in my throat.  I really didn't seem to be coughing enough to do that but maybe the Keytruda weakened my blood vessels.  

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:28 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

        Thanks. Waymore than a thimble full. My scans were done on Thursday and they were clear. But they said I might have a little bronchitis. So, I'm thinking perhaps a burst a blood vessel in my throat.  I really didn't seem to be coughing enough to do that but maybe the Keytruda weakened my blood vessels.  

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:28 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

        Thanks. Waymore than a thimble full. My scans were done on Thursday and they were clear. But they said I might have a little bronchitis. So, I'm thinking perhaps a burst a blood vessel in my throat.  I really didn't seem to be coughing enough to do that but maybe the Keytruda weakened my blood vessels.  

      • February 14, 2016 at 9:30 pm
      Jubes
      Participant

      No. I coughed up blood my first week of ipi but I think it was the continuation of the cancer as ipi didn't work in the end. My doctor said not to worry if it was less than a thimble full as it could be the drug working and stirring things up. But any blood from lungs should be reported immediately to your doctor. I definitely didn't cough up blood on keytruda. 

      Anne-Louise 

      • February 15, 2016 at 2:09 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      I am not aware of this being a side effect, but it certainly could be related to a number of things or even a "side-effect" of a side-effect.  

      That being said, definitely contact your doctor to discuss as it sounds like its something that they may either need to look into or take action.  Good luck.  

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

         Thanks. I have two oncologist. One in Texas and one in Arizona at the Mayo Clinic. Both of told me that I will now be more susceptible to colds and allergies. So, I have a cold and they seem to think that I burst some kind of capillary. Coughed up blood for three days! Unpleasant.  But, the Keytruda is working!  Currently NED! Thanks for your reply!

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:56 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

         Actually, just talked to my oncologist again and he said 29% of people do experience coughing up blood on Keytruda and he put me on prednisonefrown

        • February 15, 2016 at 7:59 pm
        JuTMSY4
        Participant

        Who knew.  Thanks for the info.  It seems like the appearance of blood is always at least worth discussing with a physician.  Blood in stool, blood in plegm.  Glad it appears to be an easy one.

        Cheers and congrats!

        • February 15, 2016 at 7:59 pm
        JuTMSY4
        Participant

        Who knew.  Thanks for the info.  It seems like the appearance of blood is always at least worth discussing with a physician.  Blood in stool, blood in plegm.  Glad it appears to be an easy one.

        Cheers and congrats!

        • February 15, 2016 at 7:59 pm
        JuTMSY4
        Participant

        Who knew.  Thanks for the info.  It seems like the appearance of blood is always at least worth discussing with a physician.  Blood in stool, blood in plegm.  Glad it appears to be an easy one.

        Cheers and congrats!

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:56 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

         Actually, just talked to my oncologist again and he said 29% of people do experience coughing up blood on Keytruda and he put me on prednisonefrown

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:56 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

         Actually, just talked to my oncologist again and he said 29% of people do experience coughing up blood on Keytruda and he put me on prednisonefrown

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

         Thanks. I have two oncologist. One in Texas and one in Arizona at the Mayo Clinic. Both of told me that I will now be more susceptible to colds and allergies. So, I have a cold and they seem to think that I burst some kind of capillary. Coughed up blood for three days! Unpleasant.  But, the Keytruda is working!  Currently NED! Thanks for your reply!

        • February 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm
        Sfern5
        Participant

         Thanks. I have two oncologist. One in Texas and one in Arizona at the Mayo Clinic. Both of told me that I will now be more susceptible to colds and allergies. So, I have a cold and they seem to think that I burst some kind of capillary. Coughed up blood for three days! Unpleasant.  But, the Keytruda is working!  Currently NED! Thanks for your reply!

      • February 15, 2016 at 2:09 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      I am not aware of this being a side effect, but it certainly could be related to a number of things or even a "side-effect" of a side-effect.  

      That being said, definitely contact your doctor to discuss as it sounds like its something that they may either need to look into or take action.  Good luck.  

      • February 15, 2016 at 2:09 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      I am not aware of this being a side effect, but it certainly could be related to a number of things or even a "side-effect" of a side-effect.  

      That being said, definitely contact your doctor to discuss as it sounds like its something that they may either need to look into or take action.  Good luck.  

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