Posting results of vaccine Covid antibody #’s

[Yuck]

Hi all,

Are people with CLL who take Ibrutinib or other BTK’s creating any Covid antibodies from the vaccines?

Many thanks!

Yuck

[Davidcara]

Not many that I have seen. Have seen people post antibody production, who are not on treatment.

[Yuck in reply to Davidcara]

I agree. Hoping for some posts showing that those on Ibrutinib made some antibodies from their vaccine.

Thanks!

[jimvan]

After reading the NY Times article today on Covid vaccine antibodies in immunocompromised individuals (nytimes.com/2021/04/15/heal... which specifically mentions ibrutinib as a stop to antibody production from the vaccines, I contacted my physician and requested a lab referral for a spike protein antibody test with numbers if possible, but I haven't heard back yet. I'll report the results if I can get a test.

[KLWC in reply to jimvan]

Is there any data about antibody production and those on venetoclax?

[thompsonellen]

Yes, I did and I am actively on ibrutinib, so it is possible.

[Yuck in reply to thompsonellen]

Thank you!

[Artist123]

I'm getting my antibody test on the 27th of April. I've been on Ibrutinib for 9 months. I had the Pfizer vaccine (both doses) and waiting one month (thereabouts) after 2nd shot to get antibody test. Will post here once I get results. Don't have very high hopes, but it will be interesting nonetheless. Either way, I most definitely will continue being careful and smart when I'm out and about as I have this past year

[Yuck in reply to Artist123]

Thank you!

[kimiD]

I had my test through the LLS and the results were a disappointing <0.40. Initially treated with ibrutinib for 2.5 years and calquence for the last 2 years. I was hoping for a better response, but sadly not in the cards for me.

[Yuck in reply to kimiD]

Hi Kimi,

It is not you. BTK’s and CD20

are not friends of the vaccines. Once the monoclonal antibodies are readily available, the European world should also be ready for the onslaught of vaccinated visitors and those protected with antibodies. That will be something!

Stay safe and thanks for posting!

Looking forward to hearing from others on this topic.

~ Yuck

[Bikram21]

My brother is on Ibrutinib and he did produce antibodies. 🙏

[Doggoneit101]

Just got finished with Venteclax and apparently I have 0 antibodies.