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  • Posted on: Nov 6, 2009 08:26 pm
ma
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5
cmfr1 wrote:

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
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 521
Nov 6, 2009 11:45 pm mke wrote:

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.

Sunbunny
Southwest, FL
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 9
Nov 8, 2009 08:29 am Sunbunny wrote:

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

Sunbunny
Sunbunny
Southwest, FL
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 9
Nov 11, 2009 11:41 pm Sunbunny wrote:

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

Sunbunny

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