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Marlys · 01-20-2006, 09:03 AM

Michelle,
This reply cannot be taken to the bank but here goes. Neutrophils are white blood cells that fight infections. An elevated count means that they are either fighting one or are getting ready to. When we are on chemo sometimes these really drop. I had to be hospitalized following my 3rd AC because my neutrophils were zilch and I was in danger of getting an infection my body would not be able to fight. Do raise this question with you doctor because he is best able to tell you what your particular count means. Incidentally, I googled "neutrophils" and there is a site where you can enter your values.
Marlys

01-20-2006, 09:03 AM	#2
Marlys Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 758	http://www.globalrph.com/anc.htm Michelle, This reply cannot be taken to the bank but here goes. Neutrophils are white blood cells that fight infections. An elevated count means that they are either fighting one or are getting ready to. When we are on chemo sometimes these really drop. I had to be hospitalized following my 3rd AC because my neutrophils were zilch and I was in danger of getting an infection my body would not be able to fight. Do raise this question with you doctor because he is best able to tell you what your particular count means. Incidentally, I googled "neutrophils" and there is a site where you can enter your values. Marlys Last edited by Marlys; 01-20-2006 at 09:08 AM.. Reason: to add link