Low WBC during Docetaxel chemo

[pozitronij]

My dad currelty had his seccond round of chemo and blood work values are low:

WBC is 2.5 10^3/uL

HBT 111 g/l

HCT 34.6 %

What we can do to help with increasing the WBC. Which medication we can take / supplements.

I would really appretiate the suggestions.

If you are interested in my fathers story you can find it in my profile to get more details.

Kind Regards

[JamesAtlanta]

Did your dad have a Nulasta shot the day after chemo? Nulasta boosts white blood cell production after chemo. I had a Nulasta shot after each round of chemo…my WBC count was always around 3 before getting the shot.

The shot worked for me - I never had an infection after chemo.

Speak to your dad’s oncologist about it. 😊

Best wishes,

James

[pozitronij in reply to JamesAtlanta]

Thank you James for the reply. We will look into this and will consult the doctor so we can take care of this issue.

[Tall_Allen]

Ask for Neulasta.

[pozitronij in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thank you Allen for the reply. We will ask doctor about it next treatment.

[CAMPSOUPS]

Neulasta

Generic Name: Pegfilgrastim

Pegfilgrastim is a man-made version of a certain natural substance made in your body. It is used to help your body make more white blood cells. White blood cells are important to help you fight off infections.

May Treat: Hematopoietic syndrome of acute radiation syndrome · Neutropenia from cancer chemotherapy

Alternate Brand Names: Fulphila · Nyvepria · Udenyca · Ziextenzo

Drug Class: Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)

[pozitronij in reply to CAMPSOUPS]

We will inform doctor about it. Looks like it is proper way to go.. Thank you for the reply.

[rsgdmd]

I didn't have anything after 1st round of chemo and WBC at one week was 0.8, with neutrophils of 0.1. Fortunately didn't get sick. Since then have self injected Ziextenzo 24 hrs after chemo infusion is done. Insurance dictated this over Neulasta due to $$. Using this, my one week labs have been good.

[pozitronij in reply to rsgdmd]

Thank you for the reply. We will ask doctor about it since it seems that it is a proper way to go. Thank you.

[pozitronij]

thank you for the reply. My dad doesnt have fever during chemo so i take it as goof sign then