Low Platelets preventing chemo #6 anyone else have this problem?

I haven't had low platelet
I haven't had low platelet issues - I have no spleen which keeps count higher -- but have had frequent problems with neutrophils. It's just a slow bounce back of bone marrow that is suppressed with treatments. Usually back in range in a week. For most chemo regimens it's just a one week delay. Is this is your last chemo ( carbo/taxol regimen?)? If so, it should not impact effectiveness at this point. Different docs/clinics handle it differently. There are shots that can be given post chemo as well as transfusions -- generally based on individual situation as well. Hope this helps alleviate your concerns.
--Annie

Michaelynn said:

Thanks Annie
Yes this is my last chemo and I was so looking forward to getting it over with so this kind of threw me for a loop. Thanks for your reply that helps ease my mind.

I had low platelets for last 3 carbo-taxol rounds.
When I had my initial chemo protocol, I started to have platelet & hemoglobon count problems by my 4th carbo/taxol. I had to have a week's delay and a blood transfusion for each of the last 3 rounds. It's fairly common and there's nothing you can take or do to build your platelets. But an extra week is usually all it takes. The transfusions were always for the red blood cells that also got low for me; the platelets always recovered with the extra week.

When your platelets are low, it is important not to lift anything exceptionally heavy or strain for a bowel movement, etc., as you are vulnerable to internal bleeding. & of course, "walk with grace", as it is hard to stop a cut from bleeding when your platelets are low, so don't be tripping and cutting ypurself. & don't floss your teeth until that number goes up, or your gums may bleed. ((((Hugs))))