FAO Squad

[owdhamer]

I went for my fortnightly chemo today, only to be told that blood wasnt right and come back next week, is this anything to worry about

[Sqad]

owd, I cannot give a comprehensive answer to the question that you have posed due to the lack of "technical" but important information.

Cancer cells are usually rapidly growing and the object of chemotherapy is to kill these active cells, but unfortunately there are many "innocent" and vital cells that are also rapidly growing that are "picked off" as well.

I have in mind the bone marrow which produces, red cells, white cell and platelets, which are "easy meat" also for the chemo therapeutic agent used and depending upon which cells are killed will depend upon the effect on the patient.

Red cells killed may result in anaemia.
White cells killed will make you more prone and susceptible to infections.
Platelelet problems may "bu99er up" your ability to control bleeding.

I am sorry that this is all that i can offer on the information provided.

The "boys" at the Christie know what they are doing and the treatment and expertise are second to none.

[owdhamer]

Thanks squad usually i have my bloods taken, see one of the doctors then wait about three hours for treatment.Today we didnt see doctor, the next thing i knew my mobile summoned me to the treatment room hhere one of the nurses told me my blood wasnt right there was nothing i could do to change that and doctor wanted me to have a weeks break.

[Sqad]

owd...thanks keep the feedbacks coming.

[Old_Geezer]

I find the health service not very forthcoming with information. You may have to ask for more detail next time, if you are really interested in finding out. In my experience it seems to be a case of 'patient chase us as we volunteer as little information as we can'.

[owdhamer]

I have finished 12 cycles of chemo and had a scan on 8 th of feb most of the cancers have disappeared or decreased just a little left on adrenal gland ,still feeling rough but im told this will pass and the parkisons drugs needs stepping up