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May 10, 2005 - 4:05 pm
I have finshed 3 rounds of chemo as of March 2nd--my platelet counts are going lower--they are currently --as of today--131 --on low end today--Dr. wil check in a week--is there any reason to worry? I am worried cancer is coming back and very anxious about it!! All my other counts are in normal range and have not dropped like the platelets. Any info you can give me or your experience with platelets? Please respond. |
Joined: May 2005
Hi Sharbear,
I will start my fourth round of chemo this Friday. I was diagnosed with AML on Feb. 1st. The low platlet count is from the chemo, if you fall below 8000 they will then give you a platlet transfusion. It is normal for all of your counts to fall after the chemo, it is not a sign that the cancer is back. I will pray for you....
Joined: May 2005
Hi Shar...
Just wanted to let you know that they will transfuse and give more platlets at 15000, not the original 8000 that I posted....
Joined: Apr 2005
My last round of chemo ended March 2nd--so should not be from after chemo--what else could cause them to drop? My Doc says not worry--will have counts checked again next Tues. Teh counts had gone way up--then dropped about a 100each week--not sure what is going on as other counts have not dropped se