I am on carboplatin+etoposide chemo treatment for treatment emergent small cell prostate cancer. I am mCRPCa.
Prior to 1st cycle - blood work indicated normal haematology markers, all within normal range.
Prior to 2nd cycle - blood work indicated below normal haematology markers, many below normal range.
Neutrophils were below minimum value (Neutropenia) deemed necessary to continue 2nd cycle, so it was delayed for a week to give bone marrow an extra week to recover. Depending on results in one week - treatment will continue at normal dose or at a reduced dose.
The NP also ordered Grastofil, a daily injection delivered during the 2 week rest period, to assist faster neutrophil recovery in the rest period between infusions.
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How effective is Grastofil (Filgrastim) at supporting recovery of white blood cell counts?
What does this portend for my likelihood to complete 6 cycles on schedule?