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9 years agoMember
Low blood cells..
hi! Went for second treatment of FEC and found my blood was at .5. They still did #2 but taught us how to do the injection at lunch time today. I only had one Valium for treatment yesterday...best to...
It is perfectly normal to have it that low or even lower. In fact they expect it and keep on chexking the bloods after 1st chemo to get the 'magic' low number which qualifies you for the Neulasta injections after subsequent chemos to help boost your immune system.
After every future chemo they will give you an injection to have administered 24hrs post chemo (I had my GP administer them) and it helps.
You will still have seriously low / compromised immunity so make sure you look after yourself.
I have been wearing a fave mask arround outhers (every time I am.out) and even do it now 1 month post my last chemo as my imunity is still not back to a healthy person's level.
My husband also wears a mask on public transport and in public to ensure he dies not get sick or bring some virus home to me. He also got a flu vax to try minimise risk of getting one of the seasonal viruses.
Also all my friends know to stay away if in slightest doubt they or a househopd member might be ill so have managed.to avoid seasonal bugs thus far.
Has not stopped me dealing with trush ever since week 2 of chemo and a couple.of unexplained high temperature instances but overall not doing too badly.
So do not let it freak you out. Ot is normal and it is good that you know it is low so you can take extra precautions arround staying as healthy as you can be
Hugs
Jel.