Sheri Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 My Dad has a met in his skull. It's not in his brain but attached to the interior cranial wall. He started daily targeted brain radiation Monday morning and today he learned he's two pints shy of a full blood count. He will be transfused Friday with two pints of blood. For those dealing with SCLC, did you ever experience a blood loss during radiation and were you given an explanation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hello Sheri, I'm so sorry to hear your dad has a recurrence. I have not heard of low blood counts from radiation but with sclc who knows. There seem to be so many surprises. Just when you think things are going well, BANG, another surprise. Prayers will be said for your dad for recovery and to get through his Friday transfusions. I know that when my husband needed transfusions, he hated being there ALL DAY. Stay strong and keep the faith. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I had to have two pints of blood for low blood from chemo and radiation, not sure which treatment caused it. I think many cancer survivors taking chemo and radiation require blood transfusions and will feel better afterwards. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Sheri, I am so sorry to read about your dad. My dad did not have this blood loss...that I remember. I know he had to be transfused once, and for him that was very scary. It worked wonders though, and he felt so much better afterwards. Blessings to you and dad, Sheri. God bless, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlaureti Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 My Dad has not needed a transfusion. But I wish him all the best and send many prayers your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Hi Again Sheri, Just wanted to add, Bill did have blood transfusions during his chemo/radiation last year. He needed 2 units but I'm pretty sure it was from the combination. I do think that if radiation is given in an area where it involves bone marrow, it can compromise the blood counts, WBC, RBC and platelets. I was told that the big bones involve more bone marrow than others. Now that I think of it, the Radiation Onc told us, spine, pelvis and skull, I think. Have you questioned the Radiation Onc about it? Good luck tomorrow. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Sheri, Alan has had radiation 3 different times. His Dr was always checking his blood counts to be sure they stayed with in normal limits. Alan did not need transfusions due to radiaiton alone, but his Dr. did keep a very close eye on his counts, so it is probably possible radiation caused dimissed red blood cells with your Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Sheri- Just want to let you know I am wishing your dad a good result from the radiation. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 prayers for the best for dad Sheri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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