Re: Low Count

[Guest guest]

Hi Jolene,

I had AC and had low counts for my red blood cells. I ended up needing

a shot every 2 weeks (at my treatment). I took iron supplements and ate

more red meat.

AC can also cause your white blood cells to drop, but I was

automatically given a shot the day after each treatment so my count

didn't go down.

You need to be extra careful to avoid sick people and make sure you get

plenty of rest.

take care,

[Guest guest]

Jolene,

I didn't have A/C I had CMF and didn't have any problems with my counts. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Low Count

Hi Girls,

Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo????

Thinking of you all,

Jolene

[Guest guest]

HI Jolene,

I start my chemo a/c on Wednesday. Wish me luck eh??

I'm also on Iron for chronic anemia. And it really

helps the fatigue.

Good luck with your treatments.

Smile,

Sandy

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Hi Jolene,

I had AC and had low counts for my red blood cells. I

ended up needinga shot every 2 weeks (at my

treatment). I took iron supplements and atemore red

meat.

AC can also cause your white blood cells to drop, but

I wasautomatically given a shot the day after each

treatment so my countdidn't go down.

You need to be extra careful to avoid sick people and

make sure you getplenty of rest.

take care,

[Guest guest]

HI Jolene,

I start my chemo a/c on Wednesday. Wish me luck eh??

I'm also on Iron for chronic anemia. And it really

helps the fatigue.

Good luck with your treatments.

Smile,

Sandy

--- wrote:

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Hi Jolene,

I had AC and had low counts for my red blood cells. I

ended up needinga shot every 2 weeks (at my

treatment). I took iron supplements and atemore red

meat.

AC can also cause your white blood cells to drop, but

I wasautomatically given a shot the day after each

treatment so my countdidn't go down.

You need to be extra careful to avoid sick people and

make sure you getplenty of rest.

take care,

[Guest guest]

Hi Jolene, My white count also dropped while on AC. In my situation (I am in a clinical trial using AC followed by Taxol+Herceptin), I had to have a wbc of 1.5 in order to have chemo. I had to delay one week when my count went to .7. My count came up after one week delay, and I had all subsequent AC treatments, using Nulasta injections. The Nulasta boosts your wbc, and you inject them every day for 1 to 4 days, starting the day after chemo. I guess like everything else, it depends on how your Dr. decides to give it to you! The danger with a low wbc is infection. Be very careful around people, stay away from sick people, and wash your hands all the time. If your temp goes to 101, you do need to go to the ER. They will most likely admit you and give IV antibiotics. This did not happen in my case, although I know quite a few who had to be admitted to the hospital. My onc advised not to eat any fresh

fruits or veggies that could not be pealed or cooked, as bacteria could be lurking. Good luck and take care. Jolene Osmun wrote: Hi Girls, Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have

done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo???? Thinking of you all, Jolene __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Jolene, My white count also dropped while on AC. In my situation (I am in a clinical trial using AC followed by Taxol+Herceptin), I had to have a wbc of 1.5 in order to have chemo. I had to delay one week when my count went to .7. My count came up after one week delay, and I had all subsequent AC treatments, using Nulasta injections. The Nulasta boosts your wbc, and you inject them every day for 1 to 4 days, starting the day after chemo. I guess like everything else, it depends on how your Dr. decides to give it to you! The danger with a low wbc is infection. Be very careful around people, stay away from sick people, and wash your hands all the time. If your temp goes to 101, you do need to go to the ER. They will most likely admit you and give IV antibiotics. This did not happen in my case, although I know quite a few who had to be admitted to the hospital. My onc advised not to eat any fresh

fruits or veggies that could not be pealed or cooked, as bacteria could be lurking. Good luck and take care. Jolene Osmun wrote: Hi Girls, Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have

done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo???? Thinking of you all, Jolene __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am new here and have been lurking for the past few days. My name is and I am at the end of my chemo treatment. I had BC left side, lumpectomy with imediate reconstruction (which is wonderful, BTW, new 18 year old breasts). I just turned 38 yo. I was staged as Stage IIb, histo grade II, ER+/PG+ and HER-2 neg. I had 4 A/C plus 4 Taxol dose-dense protocol. During A/C I was very sick, but never had infections (except for a UTI once) since I was taking Filgastrim to support my immune system. So, basically, I only had low count when I was off the immuno support, but it wasn't a big deal. I did get feverish, but never over 37.5 C (or 99.5F) at which point my doctor said to call him immediately. I was also prohibited to go t some places like movie theatres, or theatres, or swimming pools and such. A pain, actually. It ended up that I did go to a movie and nothing happened, but I was using a mask to protect me. It seems

that every one has a different reaction to these drugs. I for once had muscle pain every time for a few days besides the sickness. And the fatigue is normal and it does get worse with every A/C treatment. So hang in there! Jolene Osmun wrote: Hi Girls, Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have done well

since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo???? Thinking of you all, Jolene __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group . Thanks for sharing your story.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Low Count

Hi, I am new here and have been lurking for the past few days.

My name is and I am at the end of my chemo treatment. I had BC left side, lumpectomy with imediate reconstruction (which is wonderful, BTW, new 18 year old breasts). I just turned 38 yo. I was staged as Stage IIb, histo grade II, ER+/PG+ and HER-2 neg. I had 4 A/C plus 4 Taxol dose-dense protocol. During A/C I was very sick, but never had infections (except for a UTI once) since I was taking Filgastrim to support my immune system.

So, basically, I only had low count when I was off the immuno support, but it wasn't a big deal. I did get feverish, but never over 37.5 C (or 99.5F) at which point my doctor said to call him immediately. I was also prohibited to go t some places like movie theatres, or theatres, or swimming pools and such. A pain, actually. It ended up that I did go to a movie and nothing happened, but I was using a mask to protect me.

It seems that every one has a different reaction to these drugs. I for once had muscle pain every time for a few days besides the sickness. And the fatigue is normal and it does get worse with every A/C treatment. So hang in there!

Jolene Osmun wrote:

Hi Girls,

Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo????

Thinking of you all,

Jolene

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[Guest guest]

Hi, and Thank you , , Sandy, adn nne.

As you've mentions Doc told me no Veggies or Fruits, and I've been put on leave of absence from work to avoid crowds and such. Big Sigh, Guess I'll have to find something to do at home to keep me busy...Must keep tabs of any fever as mentioned. I'll be going in again on the 12th to check the count, and if all goes well chemo #2. So we shall see what will be done after the 12th, in the meantime I must be a good girl...Thank you for thinking of me and the information, it has been very helpful...

Take Care all,

Jolene

[Guest guest]

Hi, and Thank you , , Sandy, adn nne.

As you've mentions Doc told me no Veggies or Fruits, and I've been put on leave of absence from work to avoid crowds and such. Big Sigh, Guess I'll have to find something to do at home to keep me busy...Must keep tabs of any fever as mentioned. I'll be going in again on the 12th to check the count, and if all goes well chemo #2. So we shall see what will be done after the 12th, in the meantime I must be a good girl...Thank you for thinking of me and the information, it has been very helpful...

Take Care all,

Jolene

[Guest guest]

Hi, and Thank you , , Sandy, adn nne.

As you've mentions Doc told me no Veggies or Fruits, and I've been put on leave of absence from work to avoid crowds and such. Big Sigh, Guess I'll have to find something to do at home to keep me busy...Must keep tabs of any fever as mentioned. I'll be going in again on the 12th to check the count, and if all goes well chemo #2. So we shall see what will be done after the 12th, in the meantime I must be a good girl...Thank you for thinking of me and the information, it has been very helpful...

Take Care all,

Jolene

[Guest guest]

,

How was the Taxol for you?

Barb

Re: Low Count

Hi, I am new here and have been lurking for the past few days.

My name is and I am at the end of my chemo treatment. I had BC left side, lumpectomy with imediate reconstruction (which is wonderful, BTW, new 18 year old breasts). I just turned 38 yo. I was staged as Stage IIb, histo grade II, ER+/PG+ and HER-2 neg. I had 4 A/C plus 4 Taxol dose-dense protocol. During A/C I was very sick, but never had infections (except for a UTI once) since I was taking Filgastrim to support my immune system.

So, basically, I only had low count when I was off the immuno support, but it wasn't a big deal. I did get feverish, but never over 37.5 C (or 99.5F) at which point my doctor said to call him immediately. I was also prohibited to go t some places like movie theatres, or theatres, or swimming pools and such. A pain, actually. It ended up that I did go to a movie and nothing happened, but I was using a mask to protect me.

It seems that every one has a different reaction to these drugs. I for once had muscle pain every time for a few days besides the sickness. And the fatigue is normal and it does get worse with every A/C treatment. So hang in there!

Jolene Osmun wrote:

Hi Girls,

Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo????

Thinking of you all,

Jolene

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[Guest guest]

In Oct of 2002 had chemo on Monday and on Thurs had do running around for the the college I worked at and it was very hot that day and that night did not feel good ...Went to Drs next day on Friday and had 100.4 fever and they gave me a drip...thought that might help...had to watch fever all week-end and by that Tuesday no better and went back to drs...now blood count was down...had to spend 4 days in the hospital to try to get my white blood count up...got the fever up in about 2 days...When I came home from hospital on a Saturday spend the next week home from work and the next week was my chemo again on Monday so I took the whole week off...was trying to just take Mon, Tues and Wed off and go back to work Thurs and Frid...Learned my lesson...take off the whole week if you are working...People at work did not like it be being off so much but you have to take care of yourself...because I was living alone and had lost my mom suddenly

only 4 months after I had my operation...she was trying to help me...If you have a fever watch it carefully and if it gets to 100 call the drs as soon as you can... Betsy (NC) Note: forwarded message attached.

,

How was the Taxol for you?

Barb

Re: Low Count

Hi, I am new here and have been lurking for the past few days.

My name is and I am at the end of my chemo treatment. I had BC left side, lumpectomy with imediate reconstruction (which is wonderful, BTW, new 18 year old breasts). I just turned 38 yo. I was staged as Stage IIb, histo grade II, ER+/PG+ and HER-2 neg. I had 4 A/C plus 4 Taxol dose-dense protocol. During A/C I was very sick, but never had infections (except for a UTI once) since I was taking Filgastrim to support my immune system.

So, basically, I only had low count when I was off the immuno support, but it wasn't a big deal. I did get feverish, but never over 37.5 C (or 99.5F) at which point my doctor said to call him immediately. I was also prohibited to go t some places like movie theatres, or theatres, or swimming pools and such. A pain, actually. It ended up that I did go to a movie and nothing happened, but I was using a mask to protect me.

It seems that every one has a different reaction to these drugs. I for once had muscle pain every time for a few days besides the sickness. And the fatigue is normal and it does get worse with every A/C treatment. So hang in there!

Jolene Osmun wrote:

Hi Girls,

Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo????

Thinking of you all,

Jolene

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[Guest guest]

It is amazing hoe people can be so inconsiderate to be upset by you being off work when you need! They must think that cancer treatment is a breeze! So sorry for you having to go through this, but your health comes first. Betsy Reading wrote: In Oct of 2002 had chemo on Monday and on Thurs had do running around for the the college I worked at and it was very hot that day and that night did not feel good ...Went to Drs next day on Friday and had 100.4 fever and

they gave me a drip...thought that might help...had to watch fever all week-end and by that Tuesday no better and went back to drs...now blood count was down...had to spend 4 days in the hospital to try to get my white blood count up...got the fever up in about 2 days...When I came home from hospital on a Saturday spend the next week home from work and the next week was my chemo again on Monday so I took the whole week off...was trying to just take Mon, Tues and Wed off and go back to work Thurs and Frid...Learned my lesson...take off the whole week if you are working...People at work did not like it be being off so much but you have to take care of yourself...because I was living alone and had lost my mom suddenly only 4 months after I had my operation...she was trying to help me...If you have a fever watch it carefully and if it gets to 100 call the drs as soon as you can... Betsy (NC) Note: forwarded message attached. To: <breastcancer2 >Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:12:36 -0400Subject: Re:

Low Count , How was the Taxol for you? Barb Re: Low Count Hi, I am new here and have been lurking for the past few days. My name is

and I am at the end of my chemo treatment. I had BC left side, lumpectomy with imediate reconstruction (which is wonderful, BTW, new 18 year old breasts). I just turned 38 yo. I was staged as Stage IIb, histo grade II, ER+/PG+ and HER-2 neg. I had 4 A/C plus 4 Taxol dose-dense protocol. During A/C I was very sick, but never had infections (except for a UTI once) since I was taking Filgastrim to support my immune system. So, basically, I only had low count when I was off the immuno support, but it wasn't a big deal. I did get feverish, but never over 37.5 C (or 99.5F) at which point my doctor said to call him immediately. I was also prohibited to go t some places like movie theatres, or theatres, or swimming pools and such. A pain, actually. It ended up that I did go to a movie and nothing happened, but I was using a mask to protect me. It seems that every one has a different reaction to these drugs. I for once had muscle pain every

time for a few days besides the sickness. And the fatigue is normal and it does get worse with every A/C treatment. So hang in there! Jolene Osmun wrote: Hi Girls, Well yesterday was 10 days after my first chemo, and I got my blood test done, and first thing this morning the hospital called to report my count was very low, went from 9.? to 1.9. My onc is out of town, so I can't find out what to do next until tomorrow when I call the office, to speak to his staff. I've have done well since the chemo, at least I thought, until about last wednesday, started filling a

little more fatigued and coughed a wee bit, have had a little pain in my right foot that I thought was from being back a work, since I'd been off for a little bit. But now I'm wondering. On 2 separate occasions I ran a low grade fever, but it did drop and the onc said if it got to 101 to go to the hospital immediately, these fevers would get to about 99.8 and then drop, and was fine the next day. Big Sigh....not sure what is next, any of you experience any of these problems with A/C Chemo???? Thinking of you all, Jolene __________________________________________________