Has anyone experienced breathing problems while taking Lynparza?

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I used Lynparza, but I had a recurrence 6 mos after. I did not have any breathing issues

Kathy, I’m sorry I haven’t reached back out before now. My CT showed a reoccurrence of cancer. Still in the lining around my right lung. Also swollen lymph nodes in my chest and two small lesions on my spleen. I am off of the Lynparza now. I believe it caused my anemia which I’m getting iron infusions for now. So.. I was on the Lynparza for 7 months. My gynecology/ oncologist and his team will meet soon to decide best treatment for me. I hope you’re doing well. We’re in this fight together.

Hi Karen, I’m doing ok. Also have a reoccurrence. I had a few cells on my colon and a few scattered around my liver and spleen. I started on Elahere and Avastin. The side affects the first full week was stomach pain and fatigue. I was very Happy when the pain went away. For these 2 drugs, I had to get a steroid eye drop and put in my eyes for 8 days. Apparently Elahere can Affect your eyes. Also I have to take my BP everyday, because Avastin can cause your blood pressure to go up. So far so good. Yes we are going to get through it!! Keep up the fight. Let me know what the Dr.’s say for your next treatment. I’ll say some prayers for you. 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you Kathy. Hope you continue to do well on the new meds. On a positive note I was released from the kidney doctor yesterday. The Avastin caused high blood pressure for me which affected my kidneys. Prayers for you as well.

Kathy, the tumor board that my doctor met with recommended Elahere. I will start on May 5th. Taking iron infusions before hand. I am not looking forward to the stomach pain.

I had stomach pain, not bad, but uncomfortable, for over a week. I felt good after that

Well that’s good news so I’m praying mine won’t be bad. How long of an infusion is it?

The first infusion they give you slowly. The premeds took 30, min, then Elahere was 90 min. My second infusion will take 60 min, the 3rd 30 min. I also take Avastin, so that’s another 30 min. So, eventually it’ll take you an hour. I felt good after the first week. The stomach pain could be from the Elahere attacking the cells, so each infusion could get better 🤞🏻🙏 let me know how it goes for you. My second infusion is Wed.

Hey Karen, I got bloodwork done on Monday of this week and my CA125 dropped 500 points. It works. 🙌🙌🙌