IMPORTANT for potential Lenvima/Keytruda users

This is very important information if you are thinking of going on this drug. I feel so fortunate to have an oncologist who will call a halt when she thinks it is needed. I thought I was to begin treatment today. HOWEVER, the pharmacologist came in and went through all the possible side effects and how I was not to wait if I had any reaction or side effect but to call ASAP. Then the oncologist said my labs had shown some protein in my urine and lenvima could elevate that. She also felt she should work with my primary doctor and get my blood pressure down BEFORE we started the treatment as it could elevate my BP and possibly cause a stroke. (normal bp for me is 144/67+). So, treatment was not started. I was given a urine hat to do a 24 hour urine save for testing; my primary doc was called and a new bp med was prescribed. I will have a port put in this Thursday and if my bp is down, my urine clear, we will meet on March 3 to see if OK to begin treatment.  My daughter was with me and we both felt so good that all precautions are being taken. My oncologist was involved in the clinical trial and she is well versed in the side effects and did not want to take any chances with me. I felt this was so important to share so I started a new thread. df