crystleshoe Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 does anyone know anything about anemia and if you can have chemo while this is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I don't know. That would be a good question for your dr....or another smart person who comes along. Good luck! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Anemia is very common with Chemotherapy/ Sadly it is a common effect. It is usually treated with a Shot called Aranesp for Red blood cells. My dad uses teh same shot for anemia Diabetes related, and My late wife had many of them. Red blood cell production is important for keeping the bodies Oxygen elevated. When these numbers drop, The patient becomes very fatigued. One solution is aranesp to boost Red Cells. The other is a transfusion to restore Red Cells and Platelets to produce Reds. When a temperature spike occuras and a fever starts to present itself, You need to be alert for infections. White Blood cells are infection fighters for Immune system. When these get low a shot Of Neulasta is usually ordered to boost them. THis is very important because with out Immune system, even a cold can kill a patient. sending prayers and thoughts tonite hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Yes it is common when undergoing chemo. They offer meds to bring up the blood count if this happens. And they watch it closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hi, They never stopped my chemo due to anemia, even when I was low enough to require a transfusion (twice). I still got the chemo, then the transfusion. I also received aranesp monthly to increase the red blood cells. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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