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Low blood cell counts: Side effect of cancer treatment
Why is it important to monitor your blood cell counts?
How are low blood cell counts treated?
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What's measured in a blood cell count?
What causes low blood cell counts?
What are the complications of low blood cell counts?
How can you tell if you have low blood cell counts?
How can you cope with low blood cell counts?
How can you tell if you have low blood cell counts?
Unless your blood cell counts are very low, you probably won't experience any signs or symptoms and you won't be able to tell that your blood cell counts are down. That's why your doctor may order frequent blood tests to follow your blood cell counts.
Ask your doctor whether your cancer treatment is likely to cause low blood cell counts and what signs and symptoms you should be looking for. If you notice any signs or symptoms of low blood cell counts, tell your doctor right away.
Condition | What to look for |
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Source: National Cancer Institute, 2018 | |
Low white blood cell count |
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Low red blood cell count |
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Low platelet count |
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