Received my first infusion rituximab and ibrutinib tablets 3 weeks ago ....my bloods just before treatment was ...WBC....287,000 PLTS....165 AND HB ...139 .....JUST HAD BLOODS TAKEN TODAY ....WBC ...was 226,000 down by 61,000 , PLTS 106 AND HB 140 .....Happy with the WBC going down I know this can increases when first treated ...my lymph nodes in neck and groin disappeared but a little alarmed with the platelet , i know at the moment its at a safe level but just before treatment never had a issue with platelets ....consultant said this was due to the ibrutinib and will keep an eye on it but not particularly concerned at the moment ......just wondered if it usually levels off after a while with the ibrutinib ....
stewie