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Absolute Lymphocytes Following Radiation For Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
Six years ago my prostate was removed, and shortly thereafter I had 40 sessions of radiation that brought my PSA down to 0.00. As expected after radiation treatments, my red and white blood cell count went below the normal range, as did my Absolute Lymphocytes. About a year later, the red and white blood cells returned to normal, but my Absolute Lymphocytes have stayed below the normal range which is 850 - 3900 (cells/uL). My level is around 500-600. None of my doctors seem to have any answers as to how to increase Absolute Lymphocytes. Has anyone else had this issue, and more importantly, been given guidance on how to get it back in the normal range?
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Hi Hector,
I'm sorry to hear that low lymphocytes continue to be an issue for you. You might find this recently published article helpful:
- When to worry about low lymphocytes https://www.cancercenter.com/community/blog/2023/05/when-to-worry-about-low-lymphocytes
What challenges do you face with low lymphocytes? What precautions do you have to take?
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Same problem here except my red cells have never returned to normal. We just monitor it and as long as they stay where they are at they are not too concerned and I did see a second doctor(oncologist/hematologist) who told me this. It is my new baseline. I have now started IV chemotherapy since I’ve failed surgery and salvage radiation treatments and they are more concerned about the neutrophils. If they get low that will alter my treatments.