Counts too low, no chemo :(

pinkkari09 · August 2011

Guess I would normally not be sad to say I can't have chemo, but at this point in my journey were it's really vital, I'm a little concerned. I went in yesterday for just the gem of my gem/carbo regimen and my WBC, RBC, and platelets were too low to do chemo. I'm praying really hard these come up fast because chemo is my only option right now to get this beast back under control. What I fear the most is that the beast was multiplying and spreading while I was on Xeloda and then I went one month with no chemo, now I am unable to do chemo. I'm triple negative and at this point chemo is my only hope. Praying really hard my counts come back up so I can continue the fight. Is there any magic secrets to getting your counts up? Hope your chemo went ok yesterday Laurissa and that you're doing well.
~Kari

Clementine_P · August 2011

I am sending strength your way
Kari, I know this must be very disturbing news. Please know that we are all behind you and sending strength and vitality your way. I don't know how to get your counts up other than treating yourself well. Get plenty of rest and try to relax (I am sure that that must be very very hard). I know you can do it.

Best,
Clementine

butterflylvr · August 2011

Kari, when I was going
Kari, when I was going through chemo I had advice from two people on how to boost them cell counts. One was to drink pure unsweetened "tart" cherry juice, I found it in the juice isle at our local grocery store. The other gal told me Noni juice. I tried the cherry juice, very tart sour stuff... {{{shiver}}}

http://www.nonijuice.us/

Good Luck sweet sister, I'm sending positive thought and prayers your way to boost them cells for you.

Hugs,
Lorrie

LoveBabyJesus · August 2011

Hi Sweetie.
Ok, first I am sorry you are stressing an additional thing now. Please know, this too has a solution. There are things you can eat and I mean really eat them fresh that will help you with your counts.

Please purchase this book as well: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/imageviewer.asp?ean=9781587613449&imId=

For juices (AMAZING BOOK): http://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Juices-Natural-Vitality/dp/1844837998

Please read this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/17407-increase-white-blood-cells/

And this for RBC: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349946-foods-to-eat-to-increase-red-blood-cells/

Please try eating this everyday: bright color veggies such as Kale, red and green peppers (not cooked, but wash them very well), guava, broccoli, beets, red beans, lentils, carrots, fresh oranges.

Are you getting noulasta? Sorry if you mentioned on other posts before and I missed it.

I will pray for you. Stay positive no matter what.

lynn1950 · August 2011

Dear Kari, I wish I had
Dear Kari, I wish I had some useful advice, but I don't except for the usual: blood transfusions and Neulasta. I am praying for you! xoxoxo Lynn

susie09 · August 2011

Clementine_P said:
I am sending strength your way
Kari, I know this must be very disturbing news. Please know that we are all behind you and sending strength and vitality your way. I don't know how to get your counts up other than treating yourself well. Get plenty of rest and try to relax (I am sure that that must be very very hard). I know you can do it.

Best,
Clementine

Praying your counts come up
Praying your counts come up so you can have chemo Kari! Thanks for letting us know.

♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣

grams2jc · August 2011

Get those typing fingers going..
and check out all of those "blood building foods" on the internet. Hopefully there will be something you can stand to eat.

So sorry you had to be postponed.

Praying for you,

Jennifer

Angie2U · August 2011

butterflylvr said:
Kari, when I was going
Kari, when I was going through chemo I had advice from two people on how to boost them cell counts. One was to drink pure unsweetened "tart" cherry juice, I found it in the juice isle at our local grocery store. The other gal told me Noni juice. I tried the cherry juice, very tart sour stuff... {{{shiver}}}

http://www.nonijuice.us/

Good Luck sweet sister, I'm sending positive thought and prayers your way to boost them cells for you.

Hugs,
Lorrie

I'm sorry Kari that this
I'm sorry Kari that this happened. Lots of hugs and prayers coming to you!

Hugs, Angie

Angie2U · August 2011

butterflylvr said:
Kari, when I was going
Kari, when I was going through chemo I had advice from two people on how to boost them cell counts. One was to drink pure unsweetened "tart" cherry juice, I found it in the juice isle at our local grocery store. The other gal told me Noni juice. I tried the cherry juice, very tart sour stuff... {{{shiver}}}

http://www.nonijuice.us/

Good Luck sweet sister, I'm sending positive thought and prayers your way to boost them cells for you.

Hugs,
Lorrie

I double posted

I double posted

Lighthouse_7 · August 2011

grams2jc said:
Get those typing fingers going..
and check out all of those "blood building foods" on the internet. Hopefully there will be something you can stand to eat.

So sorry you had to be postponed.

Praying for you,

Jennifer

Hi Kari,
Here's hoping those
Hi Kari,
Here's hoping those counts are up soon. Sorry this happened.I'll be praying for you.
Hugs,
Wanda

VickiSam · August 2011

Lighthouse_7 said:
Hi Kari,
Here's hoping those
Hi Kari,
Here's hoping those counts are up soon. Sorry this happened.I'll be praying for you.
Hugs,
Wanda

Kari ..
Hopes for Strength, Courage and health for you during this latest road block. Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.

What helped me thru some WBC low's .. cream of wheat, and almonds -- quick build up of iron.

Hoping you find some edible to get your counts uppppp!

Gentle hugs,

Vicki Sam

Mitzi333 · August 2011

VickiSam said:
Kari ..
Hopes for Strength, Courage and health for you during this latest road block. Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.

What helped me thru some WBC low's .. cream of wheat, and almonds -- quick build up of iron.

Hoping you find some edible to get your counts uppppp!

Gentle hugs,

Vicki Sam

Kari... You're in my thoughs and prayers...
Wishing you all the Best. I know the news to stop chemo is not good. After my third round of chemo, my wbc was also too low to continue chemo. I had to stop chemo and move on to surgery. Now back in chemo, with one round left... I always worry about my low wbc. The other sisters listed some Great resources. I, too will give them a try. .

I pray that your counts come up and that you're able to resume chemo SOON!!!

Big Hugs~
Mitzi ;0)

Christmas Girl · August 2011

A real bummer of a setback, Kari...
But, please don't allow it to bring you down! Already posted here - much good info re: diet. YES, the foods you eat can help a LOT with blood counts. And since we all metabolize differently - you may have to try everything before finding what works best for you. My WBC remained steady thanks to the (dreaded!) Neulasta shots. However, my RBC got really close to being too low. Onc nurses suggested beef.

So, please do your reading/research. Get the groceries. And I'll continue to HOPE for you.

Kind regards, Susan

gami43 · August 2011

Christmas Girl said:
A real bummer of a setback, Kari...
But, please don't allow it to bring you down! Already posted here - much good info re: diet. YES, the foods you eat can help a LOT with blood counts. And since we all metabolize differently - you may have to try everything before finding what works best for you. My WBC remained steady thanks to the (dreaded!) Neulasta shots. However, my RBC got really close to being too low. Onc nurses suggested beef.

So, please do your reading/research. Get the groceries. And I'll continue to HOPE for you.

Kind regards, Susan

Kari-Iam praying with you
Kari-Iam praying with you for your counts to come up. When
my rbc's were down I ate a lot of steak. I do think it helped.
Hoping for a quick rebound for you. Love & hugs.

Teresa

Alexis F · August 2011

VickiSam said:
Kari ..
Hopes for Strength, Courage and health for you during this latest road block. Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.

What helped me thru some WBC low's .. cream of wheat, and almonds -- quick build up of iron.

Hoping you find some edible to get your counts uppppp!

Gentle hugs,

Vicki Sam

Praying and hoping for you
Praying and hoping for you Kari!

Hugs, Lex

Ritzy · August 2011

grams2jc said:
Get those typing fingers going..
and check out all of those "blood building foods" on the internet. Hopefully there will be something you can stand to eat.

So sorry you had to be postponed.

Praying for you,

Jennifer

Kari, I am praying that
Kari, I am praying that somehow, someway you can get your count up so you can get the chemo you need. I'm just so sorry...

Sue

missrenee · August 2011

gami43 said:
Kari-Iam praying with you
Kari-Iam praying with you for your counts to come up. When
my rbc's were down I ate a lot of steak. I do think it helped.
Hoping for a quick rebound for you. Love & hugs.

Teresa

Sending you positive energy
and many prayers for those counts to swing back up so you can get the chemo you need. Hang in there, stay strong, positive and determined.

Many hugs, Renee

Sunrae · August 2011

missrenee said:
Sending you positive energy
and many prayers for those counts to swing back up so you can get the chemo you need. Hang in there, stay strong, positive and determined.

Many hugs, Renee

Sorry to hear your news
Sorry to hear your news today. I know there are foods that will bring up those counts but I'm not sure how fast they work. I was given shots when my wbc fell too low, they worked but threw me against the wall. You are such a courageous woman and a fighter. Hoping and praying that something will work for you quickly and you can get on with (dreaded) chemo, but in your case a necessary thing. Wishing the best for you and hoping to hear soon that you're back on track.

MAJW · August 2011

gami43 said:
Kari-Iam praying with you
Kari-Iam praying with you for your counts to come up. When
my rbc's were down I ate a lot of steak. I do think it helped.
Hoping for a quick rebound for you. Love & hugs.

Teresa

Kari..
This sucks.....I understand, completely, your frustration of not having chemo in your body...I've gone 26 days until I started the Xeloda this morning...I feel like those freaken cancer cells are in my body, having a party....have you discussed having the Nuelasta shot...some chemo doesn't require it as we know.....as some do not drop counts like others...

When you feel up to it, keep us posted...we care..
Hugs, Nancy

jnl · August 2011

grams2jc said:
Get those typing fingers going..
and check out all of those "blood building foods" on the internet. Hopefully there will be something you can stand to eat.

So sorry you had to be postponed.

Praying for you,

Jennifer

I am sorry your chemo got
I am sorry your chemo got postponed Kari. I have been and will continue to pray for you.

Stay strong Kari!

Love, Leeza

DebbyM · August 2011

Lighthouse_7 said:
Hi Kari,
Here's hoping those
Hi Kari,
Here's hoping those counts are up soon. Sorry this happened.I'll be praying for you.
Hugs,
Wanda

Wish I knew how to get your
Wish I knew how to get your counts up to help you Kari. Praying it happens soon so you can get going on chemo.

Big hugs,

Debby

Counts too low, no chemo :(

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