I think this may be a possible ill affect? My medication for CLL gave me a strange cough which turned out to be an ill affect from the CLL medication. There are so many strange ill affects that sometimes a person can not remember all the strange ill affects. Take care and be careful with your health.
August 19
That's a great question to bring up with your care team. Immunotherapy can cause a range of side effects, and while a cough with mucus isn't listed as one of the most common ones, it's not unheard of.
Some known side effects of immunotherapy for leukemia include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Skin reactions
- Body aches
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That's a great question to bring up with your care team. Immunotherapy can cause a range of side effects, and while a cough with mucus isn't listed as one of the most common ones, it's not unheard of.
Some known side effects of immunotherapy for leukemia include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Skin reactions
- Body aches
- Flu-like symptoms (which can sometimes include congestion or mucus)
In some cases, targeted therapy drugs used for leukemia can cause fluid to build up in the lungs, which may lead to shortness of breath. A MyLeukemiaTeam member shared, "I am taking a targeted therapy, and I am short of breath lately." A cough with mucus could also be a sign of a lung infection like pneumonia, which is worth taking seriously given that immunotherapy can affect your immune system.
It's really important to let your oncology team know about this symptom right away. They can figure out whether it's related to your treatment or something that needs separate attention. Don't wait on this one! 🩺
August 18
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