Platelets Too Low for Chemo Infusion
I have stage 4 peritoneal cancer that has metastasized to multiple other organs. I’ve completed 3 rounds of carbo/taxel chemo with a 4th round scheduled prior to cytoreductive surgery. My platelet count keeps dropping and is now too low for me to have my 4th infusion. Has anyone had to have a platelet or whole blood transfusion before a round of chemo? My CA-125 is dropping but so are all of my healthy cell counts and I’m scared.
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I saw the respiratory surgeon yesterday. It may not be cancer! Very hopeful it is Sarcoidosis, which is a benign inflammation that collects in lymph nodes near the lungs initially. The biopsy is today.
@jenelleseaman Is your biopsy today? I am hoping it is the benign inflammation that your respiratory surgeon suspects and that this can be treated.
Please let me know how the procedure goes for you? It may be a few days or more before you get the results of the biopsy so will you also come back and let me know what you find out?
The procedure went as planned. The surgeon needed to collect enough tissue to perform all the tests, so my throat was quite sore, but it was okay 6 hours later. I’m told my blood pressure dropped while under anaesthetic, but I’m fine. I see my oncologist on Thursday 22nd May. I’m still hoping it’s the sarcoidosis option!
I went to a different hospital than usual because that’s where the surgeon was working yesterday. Everyone that asked about my history were impressed at how well I look considering everything I have gone through. God has been good to me for so long. I have been rescued from situations that could have been fatal many times. Thanks for caring. Jenelle
So happy to hear this, Jenelle! You have so many people cheering you on! < 3< 3< 3