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#35885 07-06-2002 11:43 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 | Do any of you exceedingly knowledgeable and well informed people know how one increases a low white blood cell count? Extensive search on the Internet discloses only herbs, which I have been discouraged from taking, and a list of some foods which may help. Thanks much for any information you can provide.
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#35886 07-06-2002 02:52 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Hi Joanna,
What you want to look for is 'neutropenia'. That's the medical term for decreased WBC. They give what is called a GCSF-Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. Brand name is Neupogen. It's an injection that is given usually from 7-14 days. It can be done at home - I gave it to my husband. Only side effect is some bone achiness but it certainly does the trick.
On the flip side, it's Epogen that can be given to boost the RBC's. It's also an injection.
Isn't chemo fun? NOT!
Cynthia | | |
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