low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by SUNSHINE01 @ 05:23 PM November 21, 2008

SUNSHINE01 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:23:08 -0000

Anyone dealing with cancer should know there is a diet to heal and prevent cancer. Look up the Johanna Budwig diet to cure cancer. It is a simple diet that if followed can stop the growth of cancer, shrink the tumers and eventually eliminate the cancer all together. You will be able to read hundreds of testimonials of cancer survivors that used this diet instead of chemo. It's very simple if you understand what cancer does. With the diet you are able to starve the cancer and start building a strong immune system and new stronger blood cells. Please just read about the diet and see if it can help you or your love one that is suffering. After doing all the research, I honestly believe this is the best approach to a healthier future for all of us. Best of all, you will be providing nutrition to your body and not dangerous medications.

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by charbo61 @ 09:36 AM November 04, 2008

charbo61 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:36:25 -0000

Mum is undergoing 2nd line cancer treatment. She passed all 6 sessions in her 1 st line with flying colours (if you can call getting through chemo with hair loss, insomnia, weight lost, loss of taste buds, black fingers and toe nails)! This time, she was hospitalised after her 1st cycle and her white blood count went below 900. She was critical for over 72 hours but was given two boosters of Neupogen. This was continued for 6 days before her white blood count was stable. Chemo was delayed for 2 whole months and for her 2nd cycle, she was given 6 days of boosters and this time, she was able to stay away from the hospital. Talk to your oncologist - there are lots of options available if you ask. We have been very fortunate in our oncologist. A good healthy diet and walking and fresh air are all good remedies you can do for yourself. All the best.

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by Missy @ 07:27 PM August 11, 2008

Missy — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:27:18 -0000

Hey Ohiogirl,

Welcome to Caring's groups! I just read your profile and I'm so glad you decided to post. I'll bet that sharing your experiences, just as you've done in the previous post, will be really hopeful to others in our community. Thank you so much!

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by Ohiogirl @ 02:05 PM August 08, 2008

Ohiogirl — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:05:30 -0000

Hi .. I am a 4 yr cancer survivor...I have stage 3 ovarian cancer and have gone thru chemo for 3 yrs off and on..I've never had rads but I do know that the low blood counts you are experiencing are very common with chemotherapy..it takes me about 3 weeks to get my counts back up...there is nothing much to do about this sorry to say..it has to just come back up on its own..Good Wishes

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by Melanie Haiken @ 05:36 AM July 04, 2008

Melanie Haiken — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:36:10 -0000

Hi there, low blood counts are a common side effect of cancer treatment because chemotherapy drugs affect the bone marrow where new blood cells are produced. Your doctor's right, you usually need to wait for blood counts to come back up on their own. That said, there are things you can ask your doctor about. Make sure you've been given drugs called growth factors, that help your body make new white and red blood cells. Also, if your red blood cells or platelets are too low, you can have a transfusion; however that's usually only if your counts are very low and not coming back up on their own. Rest as much as you can, eat well, and take good care of yourself so your body can heal itself.

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by LauraL @ 09:54 PM June 30, 2008

LauraL — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:54:47 -0000

Hi! Welcome to the Cancer support group.

Missy has already given you a great link to utilize, so I won't repeat that, but I'm hoping someone who has been in your shoes can give you a more specific review of how these things go.

Take care of yourself, and let us know what you learn.

~Laura

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by Missy @ 06:12 PM June 30, 2008

Missy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:12:48 -0000

Hello! Welcome to Caring's community. I'm glad you found us and posted!

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this treatment. I'm sure it's no picnic. :-(

I am certainly no expert on cancer or its treatment, I will tell you that I often hear about blood counts dropping and the need to recover from treatment and even delay additional sessions until the come up.

You may want to take a look at this set of articles, tools and news that relates to the side effects of cancer treatment. Hopefully you'll find some helpful information in there. I'm also hopeful that someone who has "been there done that" will post to help you out.

Keep us updated! And take care!

low blood counts after radiation and chemotherapy posted by Anonymous @ 05:50 PM June 30, 2008

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:50:00 -0000

After surgery (hysterectomy), the surgeon suggested "for insurance" 25 days of radiation and 5 sessions of once-a-week low-dose chemotherapy. After 22 (so far) days of radiation and 4 sessions of chemotherapy (the 5th was cancelled since the surgeon did not want to "push my body" any further), the blood counts (WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, etc.) dropped. The surgeon did not mention any supplements to help raise the blood counts and said they would come back up on their own. Does anyone know if this is normal and how long it takes to get rid of these "side effects"!

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