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1rarebird · 05-23-2010, 05:19 PM

I agree that the WBC levels you posted look similar to what my counts did and as predicted they would by my oncologist. My counts eventually got below 9 but that was at the end of chemo when they leveled off and slowly recovered to normal over about 6 to 8 weeks. Of course, there is an increased risk of infections, both viral and bacterial, with these low WBCs, so care must be taken to avoid contact with sick people. I believe your wife is very lucky to have such a dedicated husband looking after her. Good luck.

bird

05-23-2010, 05:19 PM	#3
1rarebird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TN Posts: 175	Re: Is this the usual ? I agree that the WBC levels you posted look similar to what my counts did and as predicted they would by my oncologist. My counts eventually got below 9 but that was at the end of chemo when they leveled off and slowly recovered to normal over about 6 to 8 weeks. Of course, there is an increased risk of infections, both viral and bacterial, with these low WBCs, so care must be taken to avoid contact with sick people. I believe your wife is very lucky to have such a dedicated husband looking after her. Good luck. bird __________________ Male Breast Cancer, DX 5/15/09, IDC, STAGE 1, 1.7 cm, HER2+++, ER+(95%)/PR+(75%), Ki67 40%, grade 3, 0/5 nodes, TX: mastectomy, TCH finished 7/19/10, radiation 6 wks., Tamoxifen on going, bisphosphonate 24 mos.