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Keytruda and low white blood cells- anyone else?
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Keytruda and low white blood cells- anyone else?

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    • February 22, 2016 at 3:05 am
    AllysonRuth
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      I am wondering if anyone out there has had low white blood cells on Keytruda?  I couldn't receive my dose of Keytruda this last week because my WBC was too low.  I have struggled with low WBC since I have been on Keytruda since October 2015. 

      My doctor at Mayo said a very rare side of Keytruda is that the T-cells not only attack the melanoma, but they also attack the neutrophils and destroy them faster than my bone marrow can make them.  In December they were concerned the cancer had spread to my bones because of my white blood cell counts, however my bones are clear.

      they are going to test my blood again on Wednesday to see if I can get another infusion.  Help, has anyone had this?  What are my options if PD1 turns my own immune system against itself, not only attacking the Melanoma(I have partial response to Keytruda) but also attacking the white blood cells.   

      Thanks for your help!!

      Allyson

      brain, lung and small intestine mets

       

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        • February 22, 2016 at 8:04 am
        mandyscotty
        Participant

          My cousin also is suffering from the low white blood cells. so he is very easy to be infected by bacterias. I will ask him for some information if necessary and helpful.

            • February 23, 2016 at 11:59 am
            AllysonRuth
            Participant

              Thanks.  I'll look forward to the information. 

              Allyson

              • February 23, 2016 at 11:59 am
              AllysonRuth
              Participant

                Thanks.  I'll look forward to the information. 

                Allyson

                • February 23, 2016 at 11:59 am
                AllysonRuth
                Participant

                  Thanks.  I'll look forward to the information. 

                  Allyson

                • February 22, 2016 at 8:04 am
                mandyscotty
                Participant

                  My cousin also is suffering from the low white blood cells. so he is very easy to be infected by bacterias. I will ask him for some information if necessary and helpful.

                  • February 22, 2016 at 8:04 am
                  mandyscotty
                  Participant

                    My cousin also is suffering from the low white blood cells. so he is very easy to be infected by bacterias. I will ask him for some information if necessary and helpful.

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