I had my 3rd round of chemo on 16th May, it really hit me hard and I got no let up. I was admitted to hospital oncology unit early hours Saturday morning with febrile neutrapenia.
I was put on 2 antibiotics and fluids and discharged home on Wednesday.
I had my pre chemo bloods on Friday and a call from my oncologist yesterday as next chemo due today.
Oncologist has said I can't have chemo as I'm anaemic, low platelets and my liver and kidneys are not coping. She said we were trying to get to 4 rounds but my body is struggling so much we may have to stop at 3. I'm devasted to be honest. I've had a blood transfusion today, have more bloods taken on Friday and a chat with oncologist again next Monday. I'm really hoping that a break for a few weeks will help me to recover and then I might be able to have another 1 or 2 rounds?
Anyone else had this?
I want to have the best chance of cancer not coming back.
This came as a shock to me, I know I've felt really ill but didn't realise how badly my body us coping.
Hello Tina
I am sorry to hear that your chemo has made you so unwell.
I had a similar thing happen after my 3rd chemo. I was neutropenic, anaemic and had low magnesium levels. I did go into hospital as caught an infection and had to have lots of checks, fluids and the sepsis preventing antibiotic intravenously. (can't remember the name of it now)
I managed to recover enough for the 4th chemo but it was touch and go with the neutropenia and the haemoglobin levels. Was just in the right range for me to be able to have it. Soon after though I needed a blood transfusion and continued to show problems with blood tests throughout my radiotherapy. I was told at the time that if my neutrophils and haemoglobin levels were not high enough then they would postpone chemo and check the following week. For the magnesium issue I was given supplements.
I hope that your blood transfusion helps, I found within a couple of days I could feel the difference.
Good luck with your appointment on Monday.
Jane
