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Re: How long did it take for WBC to be normal?
Me too, always low (usually in the 3K range). However, I have not been sick more than normal -- rarely more than a few mild colds a year. So I figure my immune system must still be capable of mounting a good response, when needed. And that's what's important.
During treatment, I was neutropenic a lot (lots of neupogen). My onc said I was "one of the worst" in this regard. I don't know if that's connected to ongoing low WBCs.
Debbie Laxague
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3/01 ~ Age 49. Occult primary announced by large (6cm) axillary node, found by my husband.
4/01 ~ Bilateral mastectomies (LMRM, R elective simple) - 1.2cm IDC was found at pathology. 5 of 11 axillary nodes positive, largest = 6cm. Stage IIIA
ERPR 5%/1% (re-done later at Baylor, both negative at zero).
HER2neu positive by IHC and FISH (8.89).
Lymphovascular invasion, grade 3, 8/9 modified SBR.
TX: Control of arm of NSABP's B-31 adjuvant Herceptin trial (no Herceptin, inducing a severe case of Herceptin-envy): A/C x 4 and Taxol x 4 q3weeks, then rads. Raging infection of entire chest after small revision of mastectomy scar after completing tx (significance unknown). Arimidex for two years, stopped after second pathology opinion.
2017: Mild and manageable lymphedema and some cognitive issues.
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