wanda k Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 My treatment has been cancelled for the week. White blood cell count is very low 1.32, was 6.09 last week. I will miss 4 days of radiation and may have to miss chemo treatment next week. I am kinda worried.... I have only had one round of chemo (3 days) and 9 days of radiation. Is this common and will this happen all the time? I am not feeling ill other than side effects of treatment. And of course the anxiety and depression that comes with the territory. Not to mention that my hair is falling out now Doc says to stay away from big crowds while count is down so looks like it will be a small party for Christmas. Wishing all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Healthier Happy New Year............ God Bless us All... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hi Wanda... And I agree with Katie...you should talk to your onc about something to boost your blood counts. My oncologist told me, after my first round of chemo, that I would be getting a Neulasta shot every chemo cycle on the fourth day to KEEP the WBC count UP!! After about the 3rd chemo, I also saw a dip in my RBC count...so got an Aranesp shot every two weeks. My blood counts never did become dangerously low. My WBC never dipped below about 6.6 and my RBCs were just slightly below the lower range of normal. But...like I said....my onc had me all set up for the Neulasta shots even BEFORE I saw any real dip in my WBCs, because he anticipated that they WOULD drop! It is important to be able to continue with treatments....if at all possible...so I would just ask your onc about the options to boost your blood counts to the point where you can continue with tx! Good luck...and let us know what happens.....but don't be afraid to be your own best advocate and ASK the onc about the shots that will help boost your counts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hi Wanda, Just had a thought, maybe you can keep some Purell germ killer with you and use it if you shake hands with people, use it before you eat, and if you use public areas at all. It may help keep the bad germs away from you. Wish you a peaceful Christmas. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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