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Platelets Too Low for Chemo Infusion

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: May 14 3:28pm | Replies (34)
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@tauntie2

I shockingly found out that I have cancer in my heart. I did one chemo and then they told me my platelets were too low to proceed. but not low enough for an infusion. I go back next week but does anyone know how to bring up platelets. I'm at a loss as my food choices are limited to like mostly keto and with a pinch of mediterranean diet. I'm open to suggestions. thanks for any input

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korinja | @korinja | May 3 11:15am

Oh I am so sorry to hear that news. I am sending all the positive and healing energy your way. < 3

I just met with my hematologist yesterday and asked the very same question about platelets. She told me that a good diet, plenty of rest, exercise when I feel up to it, lots of water, and keeping a positive attitude are the best things we can do (is that all? lol.) but it’s really up to our bone marrow to regenerate those platelets. (So there’s not really much we can do specifically.) That wasn’t the answer I was looking for and I’m sure not the answer you want either. :/

I’m praying for good news soon and please keep me updated on your progress. I know I can speak for everyone in this group to say we are rooting for you. < 3

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pissedoffmark | @pissedoffmark | May 10 2:04pm

Ask your doctor for retacrit injection to stimulate red blood cell production or a transfusion of packed red blood cells.
They have been used with my wife
Best,
Mark

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