Hi everyone,
I’m currently being treated for endometrial cancer.
I have just finished two doses of Cisplatin (50 mg/m²) alongside 5 weeks of pelvic radiation as adjuvant treatment after a laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy (no lymph nodes removed).
I’m trying to get a clearer idea of how my blood counts might behave over the next few weeks during a break before I start the final phase of my treatment.
Specifically:
When do neutrophils and platelets typically hit their nadir (lowest point) with this regimen?
Is there a usual delay before the drop shows up (e.g., 7–10 days)?
How long does the nadir typically last, and when does recovery begin—specifically given I have had two doses which were three weeks apart, and I am now moving on from the second one into a 4 week period with a break from both chemo and radiotherapy?
I’m not currently on G-CSF or Neulasta, and I’m doing a lot to stay well-hydrated and nourished, especially during peak cytotoxic windows.
If anyone has experience tracking their own blood counts on this protocol, or knows of clinical resources or charts showing the typical timing, I’d really appreciate your insights.
Thanks so much in advance and warm wishes to everyone going through this.
(Woman in mid-life, based in Australia, overall good health pre-treatment.)