Blood Count

Last updated: 21-Aug-2009

Learn about the three major types of blood counts: white blood count, red blood count, and platelet counts -- and learn how cancer treatments can lower a patients blood count. Plus: Get answers to frequently asked questions about blood counts, or ask your own question.

Understanding Low Red Blood Counts

Read our cancer and red blood cells article and find helpful red blood cells information at Caring.com.
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Is there anything I can take to boost my white blood count?

How do I boost your white blood count with rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis treated by Methotrexate can lead to a low white cell count.
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What could be causing a low white-blood, red-blood, and low-platelet counts in a former cancer patient?

Read posted questions and answers concerning non-hodgkins lymphoma blood count at Caring.com.
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Will vitamins help boost a low white blood count?

Will vitamins help boost a low white blood cell count? Find out what vitamins can improve a low white blood count at Caring.com.
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Breast Cancer Treatment and Low Red Blood Counts

How breast cancer treatment affects red blood counts -- and what you can do.
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Breast Cancer Treatment and Low White Blood Cell Counts

How a low white blood cell count from breast cancer treatment affects health and how the doctor might treat it.
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What type of food can I use to build up a low blood count?

Learn what foods can help you increase your blood count, and how a proper diet can help with a low red or white blood count.
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What are causes of low blood count, red and white?

What causes simultaneous low white and red blood cell counts? Learn more at www.caring.com
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Are pets a danger to someone with low blood counts?

Find out if pets can be dangerous for those with a low blood count, and if someone with a low blood count can have negative reactions to animals.
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What can I do with my diet to increase my red blood count?

Can diet increase your red blood cell count? I'm anemic and would like to increase my red blood cell count with diet instead of drugs.
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