Went for a blood test on Monday, and as it was the second blood test in a two week period, I was convinced that all would be well and I would go for my chemotherapy on Wednesday. This afternoon received a phone call from a nurse who works on the ward where the chemo is given. She told me that my chemotherapy session had been cancelled because the white blood cell count was still too low. This happened last week also, so that is now two weeks running that my treatment has been postponed. Has this happened to others? If so, would you share your experience with me please? I'm not the little "scaredy cat" I was when I first joined this lovely site, but I still find the "unknown" - when spanners are thrown in the works a bit daunting. Why is it that when people phone to give you some news which is not altogether good, they don't have the relevant information which would enable them to answer your questions? Just an observation that - seems a bit strange. I've been told to "report for blood giving duties" next Monday, after which, I have an appointment to see the oncologist. As I said, if anyone has had experiences like this, please share. I hope you are all warm and safe at the moment. Love kate xxxxxxxxxx
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I am currently having chemo - before starting I read that there was a trial going on related to paclitaxol and taking vitamin b supplements - now when I spoke to my oncol I couldnt do the trial because it is not happening at my hospital - however he said I was welcome to take vitamin b supplements during chemo if I wished. I have just had the 6th chemo session and my blood count is higher now than it was when I started chemo 10 weeks ago! Now I cant tell you to do this but I am sharing my experience with you - I buy the vitamin b supplements from morrisons they cost about £1 for a months supply (one a day). Maybe you could ask your oncol/mac nurse if this would be suitable for you to help your blood counts?!? Vitamin B helps blood cell production. Best wishes Jools x x x x
I tried the honey during my last lot of chemo like you I heard that it helped with the blood counts. Unforttunately for me it didn't seem to make much difference I still missed a couple of cycles but who knows it could have been more without it. I know this may not be much help to you but at least you get another perspective on it. Good luck with your chemo from yet another Scottish lass. Luv AnneK
