Low platelets

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Hi, I’ve had 3 treatments of CAPOX on 3 week cycle. Oxy IV was delayed a week after 2nd cycle but now I’ve had a platelet count too low for my 4th treatment for 4 weeks. I have not been offered anything to help raise my platelets just told to wait and hope they go up. Does anyone have a similar experience?

Bloods again today, platelets have improved but still too low for last treatment. Dr has decided to cancel further treatment altogether Mixed feelings, relieved that no more chemo but now worried it hasn’t done the job. Is it common not to finish 4 cycles?

court over 2 years ago

Hi KarenMary

Sorry to hear your platelets have taken a knock . I noticed my mum’s once were very low and had her all prepared for a delay but they had increased themselves .

Hers have actually sat on the low side for ten years ( very low ) but just last month popped right up again .

Is that your fourth week without chemotherapy ? Hopefully they will be turning a corner soon .

Our helpline staff might be able to talk this through with you on 0808 808 0000

take care ,

court

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KarenMary over 2 years ago in reply to court

Hi Court, thanks for reaching out. It'll be 4 weeks off of cap tablets when next Oxy IV due next Wednesday. Encouraging that platelets can raise quickly so fingers crossed they do by next week.

court over 2 years ago in reply to KarenMary

They just need to cross the threshold so hopefully they have done that by now .

What surprises me about my mum’s platelets when they decide to pop up they suddenly increase by quite a bit .

Hope your do the same ,

Court

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