How did you manage the effects of radiation therapy? Low blood counts

Posted by tygerrag2 @tygerrag2, Jul 18, 2022

I’ve been post radiation for 4 mos.,
Overall ok, with some fatigue. Last week had blood work , showing a low WBC & RBC. Has anyone experienced this following radiation?

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pattyayn59 | @pattyayn59 | Jul 19, 2022

Yes. I think my counts were low following radiation. They resolved in a matter of months.

enna | @enna | Jul 28, 2022

Sorry to hear that, did you have accelerated targeted 5 treatments type or the longer whole breast 20 treatment, just starting my radiation in a few weeks. I hope you fatigue resolves soon.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 30, 2022

Hi @tygerrag2, it's been almost 2 weeks since you mentioned having low blood counts after radiation. Low blood counts can contribute to fatigue. Have the blood count levels improved over time? Do you notice a difference? Have you also had chemo or radiation only?