Pembrolizumab - allergic reaction

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Hi All - new member here. What a great forum!        

 i was diagnosed with a triple negative breast cancer and started a course of treatment which includes pembrolizumab. 
I’ve developed a rash to my hands, arms and feet. The feet are the worst as they are too sore for my did walking shoes. 
I was prescribed steroid cream and recently antihistamines. 
Has anyone any advice for me? I don’t want to stop this treatment. 
Thank you 

  • Hi Bettie,

    I also had some reaction to it however they’re not sure now whether it was the chemo. 
    It affected my liver, caused spots on my face, and really bad loose stools. 

    I also at the time could have been having menstrual symptoms so it was hard to determine what was causing the issues. 

    I don’t really have much advice because your body will do whatever it wants to do and you can’t stop it. I asked plenty of times - what can I do for the response of - nothing. 

    They did stop mine because of the issues with my liver. I was prescribed steroids for 5 weeks plus numerous other medications. 

    I hope you can continue with the pembro. Good luck xx