just recieved platelet transfusion

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cmfr1
cmfr1 Member Posts: 5
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

on my 2nd recurrence (lymph nodes in chest and neck)  Had one successful run with gemzar and carboplatin. Now , 7 months later white counts hit the deck after 1st treatment and i had to get a transfusion of platelets. I'm trying not to get discouraged but it's frustrating. I wish these cancer cells had arms and legs so i could kick the crap out of them. any helpful experience with transfisions out there?

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  • mke
    mke Member Posts: 584
    edited November 2009

    I had transfusions twice, 2 units each time, both red and white cells had bottomed out.  It was a real kick start for me, I felt better within hours.  I don't know if that is helpful or not, but those transfusions sure helped me.  Darn cancer is frustrating, we can't seem to out run it.

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  • Sunbunny
    Sunbunny Member Posts: 38
    edited November 2009

    Dear Cmf1,  I sent you a private message so please look that up.  I am also sending sunshine and warm thoughts your way.

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  • Sunbunny
    Sunbunny Member Posts: 38
    edited November 2009

    Dear Cmf1,  I hope you can get back on track with your treatments next week.  I had to skip the week I was in the hospital getting my transfusions.  Stay strong, Janice

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