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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Penny, It is very frustrating isn't it - I had a similar issue all the way through my chemo treatments. I needed Neulasta with all my chemo and with the last 3 needed to take Neupogen injections pre chemo as well. As Karen says the risk of infection out weighs any negative in delaying chemo. I found it really stressed me though. I was so ready to get through chemo and feel like I was moving forward. Any delay was devastating.
Fingers crossed for you that Neulasta helps keep your counts up.
It's been a year since I finished my treatments. You'll get through this buddy.
Anna