Hi Everybody,
I was due to have my third chemo yesterday, but my bloods on Monday came back that my white cells were too low to have chemo. My last chemo was delayed because my platelets were too low. I am really disappointed, i just wanted the chemo to be finished by next year, and now it won't. While this is just bad luck, it drives me crazy that i now cant get another chemo appointment for two weeks. They have put me on a list should a cancellation come up, but it worries me that it will be 5 weeks since my last chemo then and it gives the nasty stuff chance to spread. My doc says although this is not the ideal situation, it shouldn't cause any problems. His lack of confidence doesn't inspire my confidence, thats for sure.
They have said that when i do have my next chemo, they will give me an injection 24hours afterwards which should stop my white cells getting so low. Does anyone know what this is? and has anybody else been in the same situation?
Thanks for you help and i hope you are all doing well.
Rachael xxxxx
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hi racheal i had two chemos delayed because of white blood cell count , but i had the injections the 3rd and 4th time and they are brilliant they made the whole chemo process much better. i know its a pain when the chemo gets cancelled i had such a tantrum when my first one was pushed forward and didn't quite know who to blame , but it is better to have the chemo when you are well enough or else it really knocks your body for six. push for the injections though they are a godsend
Hi Rachael , I was always given a shot the day after chemo and never had a problem with my white count. My worst days were the 2nd and 3rd day I craped for two days, then felt fine. Hang in there and keep a good since of humor. Laugh you way through the whole damn thing.
