platelets too low

BonnieR
BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hi everyone, I just got back from getting my bloodwork done. My platelets are only 40 and wbc under 2 so no chemo on Friday. Don't know what my ca125 is at yet but hopefully the chemo was as hard on the cancer as it was on me. :-)

Still fighting the good fight and enjoying the blessing of each day. The Lord is good, all the time!

Prayers N Hugs to everyone.

PS Jan I am wondering how the new treatments are going? Keep us updated.

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  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #2
    I'm sorry the chemo knocked your platelets down, and I'll be sending additional prayers for you! -- Saundra
  • paula57
    paula57 Member Posts: 93
    #3
    Bonnie, I sure wish that I could give you some platelets and some wbc's. My platelets have never been low, so far. During chemo my rbc's and my wbc's got low but not as low as yours. Of course, I haven't been through half of what you have been through. My prayers are with you!

    Paula
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #4
    Sorry you can't have chemo this week, but we'll pray this 'little break' will build you back up to get the next treatment and give those alien cells a DOUBLE WHAMMY!
    You know I love you and I'm sending lots of hugs and prayers.
    Monika
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
    #5
    Bonnie, I know you're a great warrior, and will keep up a good fight - like Xena! I'll try to send you some platelets through the air, and maybe if the rest of us do, you'll spring back.

    Be well and enjoy the wonderful summer!
  • collins
    collins Member Posts: 69
    #6
    Dear BonnieR

    I am on carboplatim and topopecan and had to have a third blood tranfusion a week ago. My platelets were down to 17but came up to a level I could do chemo yesterday. I have had a real battle with platelets and low wbc and rbc. I take nupegean shots everyday and arnesp for rbc every 3 weeks. It helps but I still experience delays. I work with a math biologist whose research is on platelets and both he and my doctor say there is nothing you can do to keep platelets up. Keep your chin up and the platelets will come up and if you are not getting shots for you blood counts check with your doctor.

    eleen
  • Keelie
    Keelie Member Posts: 97
    #7
    Hi Bonnie, I bet your blood counts are down so low because the cancer has been hit especially hard too!!!!! Here's hoping for a VERY low CA-125! Take good care, MM
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #8
    Keelie said:

    Hi Bonnie, I bet your blood counts are down so low because the cancer has been hit especially hard too!!!!! Here's hoping for a VERY low CA-125! Take good care, MM

    Thank you everyone for your postings. This is such a wonderful place to come. All of you are so thoughtful, kind and considerate.

    I am scheduled to get carbo on the 20th. My labs will be drawn on the 18th and they have scheduled an arensp shot. I guess they may change the dosage of the carbo, to make sure I don't get a brain bleed.

    Thanks again and God Bless

    Bonnie

    PS My CA125 is now 22, it is coming down.
  • shortstuff
    shortstuff Member Posts: 79
    #9
    Hi Bonnie. Too bad about the platelets and wbc. Maybe God just thought you needed a little break and all will be fine. I've had low platelets and wbc many times too. Just keep away from sharp objects and germs! I'll keep praying for you.
    Take care . .. . Polly
  • kathie687
    kathie687 Member Posts: 41
    #10
    Update on Kathie
    Hi everyone, this is Kathie's daughter Rebekah again. She asked me to post an update since she still isn't feeling well enough to get on here herself. The last couple of weeks have not been fun for my mom. She continues to have pain, fatigue and is having trouble keeping anything down. Her CA 125 has gone up again, despite being on Gemzar/Cisplatin. In talking with her doctor he is probably going to switch her to a non platinum agent (Doxil) pretty quickly to see if that will work. She is in a lot of pain due to a growth that has formed in her abdomen since surgery a couple of months ago. She is not feeling well right now, but she is trying to keep her spirts up. She just wants to have a day where she feels good...I am sure you guys can understand that. If you have any suggestions on things my family and I can do to make mom more comfortable, we welcome your feedback. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and I hope my mom will feel well enough soon to write to you all herself. Best Wishes.
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #11
    BonnieR said:

    Thank you everyone for your postings. This is such a wonderful place to come. All of you are so thoughtful, kind and considerate.

    I am scheduled to get carbo on the 20th. My labs will be drawn on the 18th and they have scheduled an arensp shot. I guess they may change the dosage of the carbo, to make sure I don't get a brain bleed.

    Thanks again and God Bless

    Bonnie

    PS My CA125 is now 22, it is coming down.

    22! That's wonderful, thank the Lord! Hang in there, my friend. Here's a big hug.
    Monika
  • pholechek
    pholechek Member Posts: 5
    #12
    BonnieR said:

    Thank you everyone for your postings. This is such a wonderful place to come. All of you are so thoughtful, kind and considerate.

    I am scheduled to get carbo on the 20th. My labs will be drawn on the 18th and they have scheduled an arensp shot. I guess they may change the dosage of the carbo, to make sure I don't get a brain bleed.

    Thanks again and God Bless

    Bonnie

    PS My CA125 is now 22, it is coming down.

    22 is great. I'll be praying that your chemo can go as scheduled next week. Don't get discouraged, it sounds like the chemo is working!

    Blessings!
    Patti
  • paula2
    paula2 Member Posts: 162
    #13
    Hi Bonnie, They told me that if the blood counts weren't low, it would be cause to worry. So I guess that means the chemo is doing it's job. Opt for reduced dosage if you can. It sounds like your care is really good and thorough.
    God Bless you and give you strength. Congrats on the lowered ca125!
    Paula2
  • Melissa88
    Melissa88 Member Posts: 3
    #14
    paula2 said:

    Hi Bonnie, They told me that if the blood counts weren't low, it would be cause to worry. So I guess that means the chemo is doing it's job. Opt for reduced dosage if you can. It sounds like your care is really good and thorough.
    God Bless you and give you strength. Congrats on the lowered ca125!
    Paula2

    Low platelets
    I am new and hope I am posting correctly. I am 48 and had debulking surgery march 20 2012. It was suboptimal. I am stage iib. My ca125 pre surgery was 1200. After it was 356. One carboplatinum tx April 5. As I live with liver disease since 14 old, my platelets never higher than 45-50. White count is normally 2.1. After one tx I was put in hospital as WBC was .4 and platelets 15. No bleed. However, even with shots and five weeks past my WBC only .9 and platelets 32. I am not getting treatment. Anyone know of way to increase my platelets? Or of trails?

    Your help would be greatly needed.
    Melissa
  • Melissa88
    Melissa88 Member Posts: 3
    #15
    paula2 said:

    Hi Bonnie, They told me that if the blood counts weren't low, it would be cause to worry. So I guess that means the chemo is doing it's job. Opt for reduced dosage if you can. It sounds like your care is really good and thorough.
    God Bless you and give you strength. Congrats on the lowered ca125!
    Paula2

    Low platelets
    I am new and hope I am posting correctly. I am 48 and had debulking surgery march 20 2012. It was suboptimal. I am stage iib. My ca125 pre surgery was 1200. After it was 356. One carboplatinum tx April 5. As I live with liver disease since 14 old, my platelets never higher than 45-50. White count is normally 2.1. After one tx I was put in hospital as WBC was .4 and platelets 15. No bleed. However, even with shots and five weeks past my WBC only .9 and platelets 32. I am not getting treatment. Anyone know of way to increase my platelets? Or of trails?

    Your help would be greatly needed.
    Melissa

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