Hi Everyone, I had my first chemo two weeks ago (tolerated well) and was all prepared to have number 2 this Monday that just passed but my white cells were too low so oncologist wants to delay in ...
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Hi Penny, great that you tolerated your first chemo session well. Seriously, if the onc wants you to postpone then you should. I also have trouble with my white blood cell count, I have to give myself the neulastin injections each chemo. I have had to postpone chemo twice now for a week each time. Once as I got shingles, which I have never had before and once because of my bloods. The thing is, if you get sick whilst you're on chemo, you're body is so compromised that it will really struggle to fight off any infections. A common cold can end up being really serious, hence why they get you to check your temperature all of the time. A few days difference will not make any difference to your overall treatment but may well save you getting really sick. Good luck with the rest of your treatment. Regards, Karen