Welcome to Connect, @username121 Granulocytes are a type of white blood cells which develop in the bone marrow. The immature granulocytes (IG) mature into neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Most healthy people don't have immature granulocytes in their blood. If they are found in the blood it can indicate an infection or a possible underlying bone marrow condition.
If you have a bone marrow condition such as CML and are treated with chemotherapy medication, that can reduce the number of immature granulocytes in the blood. But there are other conditions which can cause an increase in the IG in blood that may not require chemo.
Chemo, long term may have the potential for side effects but if it’s something we need to control cancerous cells then it’s a matter of risk Vs reward. In some cases, like mine, I wouldn’t be alive if I hadn’t received chemo. That was 4 years ago and I’m completely healthy. Will it affect me 20 years from now? Not sure but it bought me time I otherwise wouldn’t have had.
Unfortunately I didn't take a screenshot and I was never sent a notification email. Repeatedly tried to login and would get a message saying account suspended. Software error maybe. It is also a new account, don't know if that would have anything to do with it.
Unfortunately I didn't take a screenshot and I was never sent a notification email. Repeatedly tried to login and would get a message saying account suspended. Software error maybe. It is also a new account, don't know if that would have anything to do with it.
Ahhh, that explains it. If you tried to sign-in 5 times unsuccessfully (i.e., incorrect email address or password), then your account is locked for 2 hours. If that happens again, just send me a message using the contact form in the Help Center and I can help.
It looks like you have signed in successfully now. Phew.
So back to the topic at hand, your concern about immature granulocyte count after chemotherapy.
This may be a long-term side effect of cancer treatment. But it may also be an indication of other concerns such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, infection, or even certain medications you may be taking.
May I ask what type of cancer did you have chemotherapy for? When did you complete treatment? Has your immature granulocyte count remained high since chemotherapy? Or has it recently spiked?
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Welcome to Connect, @username121 Granulocytes are a type of white blood cells which develop in the bone marrow. The immature granulocytes (IG) mature into neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Most healthy people don't have immature granulocytes in their blood. If they are found in the blood it can indicate an infection or a possible underlying bone marrow condition.
If you have a bone marrow condition such as CML and are treated with chemotherapy medication, that can reduce the number of immature granulocytes in the blood. But there are other conditions which can cause an increase in the IG in blood that may not require chemo.
This is a good article explaining IGs in the blood stream, possible conditions and how they’re treated.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/granulocytosis-5218811
Were you recently diagnosed and needing chemo?
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1 ReactionI was curious about long term effects of chemo, and now I'm curious why my account was banned for asking. Edit: *suspended
Chemo, long term may have the potential for side effects but if it’s something we need to control cancerous cells then it’s a matter of risk Vs reward. In some cases, like mine, I wouldn’t be alive if I hadn’t received chemo. That was 4 years ago and I’m completely healthy. Will it affect me 20 years from now? Not sure but it bought me time I otherwise wouldn’t have had.
Is chemo something that was suggested for you?
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1 Reaction@username121, I don't believe that your account was suspended. Please send me a message using the contact form and I will investigate.
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1 ReactionUnfortunately I didn't take a screenshot and I was never sent a notification email. Repeatedly tried to login and would get a message saying account suspended. Software error maybe. It is also a new account, don't know if that would have anything to do with it.
Ahhh, that explains it. If you tried to sign-in 5 times unsuccessfully (i.e., incorrect email address or password), then your account is locked for 2 hours. If that happens again, just send me a message using the contact form in the Help Center and I can help.
It looks like you have signed in successfully now. Phew.
So back to the topic at hand, your concern about immature granulocyte count after chemotherapy.
This may be a long-term side effect of cancer treatment. But it may also be an indication of other concerns such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, infection, or even certain medications you may be taking.
May I ask what type of cancer did you have chemotherapy for? When did you complete treatment? Has your immature granulocyte count remained high since chemotherapy? Or has it recently spiked?
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