SBeth Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Has anyone had any experience with a sudden onset of petechaie or purpura? Bill woke up this morning with an area about 2" x 1" on each of his forearms. He didn't suffer any type of trauma to cause this bruising. Since he hasn't had any radiation or chemotherapy (except the Tarceva) for over 4 months, I don't think that is causing it; but wonder if it could be an allergic reaction to the Tarceva. Anyone else have any experience with this? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Has he had blood work lately? When petechiae showed up on my mom her platelets were low. A platelet transfusion fixed her up. faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Beth, We have to do some homework. Have NO idea what those terms mean. but, we continue to send good Tarceva Vibes for Bill. Love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I've not heard of that as a Tarceva side effect. Never heard of that happening. Sorry I'm not able to help. Praying for Bill and for you. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Pat...Purpura is kind of like a surface bruising. If not for the blue/purple coloring, it would look a great deal like a patch of age/liver spots. Just that it showed up out of nowhere that has me (yes, just me...not Bill) concerned. Fay...he doesn't go in for bloodwork until next Tuesday, which is why I wondered if this needed more immediate attention. I hate to feel like I keep crying wolf with the oncology office, but I'm afraid the one time I don't over-react...will be the one time I should have. Can't win I guess. Thanks for the help and the prayers. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Beth, I can only relate this to my son's blood disorder. He has ITP -- idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura. It is a disease caused by low platelets. In my son's case the platelets are mistaken for a foreign body and are attacked and killed off. Thus, without treatment, he can bleed very easily depending on his platelet count. I would certainly go for blood work quickly to get it checked out. ((Very seldom, it can lead to intracranial hemorrage; it's unusual but can happen) Please let us know how this goes. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Beth, I would call the doctor's office and describe it to them. See what they think about bringing him in. Praying! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Beth, My vote is that you call. Brian had peripheral neuropathy w/ Tarceva (still does) and doc said that is NOT a common side effect. The drug is SO NEW. The docs are all learning. When we were with our doc on Thursday last week, he took very careful notes on all of our input on how Bri felt on Tarceva. We are praying and praying. Love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Call the doctor. I agree with patkid. joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I don't know what that is but agree with getting the doc to look at it since there is treatment for it praying for a quick response. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I've been on Tarceva since June and have never experienced that. I just searched around the web a little and didn't find any mention of Tarceva-related cause. Hope all goes well Tuesday with doctor - but it's so hard to WAIT, I know. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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