Gallstones whilst on Pembrolizumab

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I have now discovered by reading the bottom line on a letter from an Oncology Doctor my last ct scan showed Incidental Cholelithiasis, he didn't mention this 3 weeks before during the phone consultation only on the letter confirming the consultation.

Of course I googled it and discovered it means I have Gallstones, now I suppose its up to me to try self help in how to manage my diet, I had been to a GP in March complaining of several of the symptoms.I have had several scans now and never noticed this before so maybe it had come about after 14 treatments of the Pembro. Just wondered if anyone else has had Gallstones whilst on treatment.

  • I had one year on Pembro and subsequently an abdominal ultrasound (unrelated to cancer treatment) showed gallstones.   Oncology has made no comment about it and I have PET rather than CT scan for that area.  As it causes no problems I've never pursued the matter.

    I did notice that Pembro may rarely cause Cholangiopathy which apparently has symptoms which mimic gallstonesSee no evilSweat smile. I hope you are sorted soon about this.️