Bev'sSister Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Does anyone know what this could mean? My sister just finished her 3rd round of Chemo. She also got the Neulesta(shot). Could the injection be the cause of her high WBC. She said it was at 19,000? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Bobby, I'm not an expert but the Neulasta is mean to boost white blood cell production. It could be the cause, but I've never heard of it raising counts to levels higher than normal levels during chemo but again I am not a doctor nor have I heard of everything. Another very common cause for increased blood cell counts is the body's natural reaction to infections. Either way, I would suggest your sister contact her oncologist and talk to him about what the cause could be. Keeping you both in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks. The results were sent to him, but she hasn't heard anything from him. She will not call him. She doesn't want to know anything, unless he tells her. I was just curious about it..wanting to be prepared for whatever may come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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