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has anyone else wbc still dropped after chemo was done

e_hope
e_hope CSN Member Posts: 370
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
alright ladies.. has anyone else had this happened!!! that their wbc cont. to drop after chemo was complete.... I am 8 weeks from my last chemo treatment and my blood cell count is STILL dropping. I was 2.6 after my last treatment and now I am 1.9.... My mind is racing as to why... any help.. I feel great other than that...
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
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    WBC post-treatment
    E_Hope, my wbc fluctuated for a while, and is still just 3. something. I completed rads on Aug. 12. None of my docs seem very concerned, though. I just have to continue to be very cautious.

    If I were you, I would talk with my onc. about your wbc falling. If he/she is not concerned, it will be good for you to understand why.

    I hope your wbc does start climbing soon. I know the feeling of fear when test results are anything less than expected.
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  • Deb1969
    Deb1969 CSN Member Posts: 165
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    Moopy23 said:

    WBC post-treatment
    E_Hope, my wbc fluctuated for a while, and is still just 3. something. I completed rads on Aug. 12. None of my docs seem very concerned, though. I just have to continue to be very cautious.

    If I were you, I would talk with my onc. about your wbc falling. If he/she is not concerned, it will be good for you to understand why.

    I hope your wbc does start climbing soon. I know the feeling of fear when test results are anything less than expected.

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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    Moopy23 said:

    WBC post-treatment
    E_Hope, my wbc fluctuated for a while, and is still just 3. something. I completed rads on Aug. 12. None of my docs seem very concerned, though. I just have to continue to be very cautious.

    If I were you, I would talk with my onc. about your wbc falling. If he/she is not concerned, it will be good for you to understand why.

    I hope your wbc does start climbing soon. I know the feeling of fear when test results are anything less than expected.

    Talk to your oncologist.
    Talk to your oncologist. Hopefully, he can explain why and put your mind at ease.

    Debby
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
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    I had problems with my blood counts for a long time after chemo and through rads. My onc had me have my blood drawn 1 a week until it slowly climbed back up.I felt like I was his mystery patient because he couldn't figure out what was wrong.
    I'm with the others-ask your onc about it!
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