Question 1

is it possible for a all leukemia cancer patient who has neutropenia after chemotherapy and have sepsis to surrive?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: But this is a critical situation that needs proper care ( and some good luck). Sure it is possible, but there is always a chance for unexpected complications, and a failure of the patient to respond favorably. And if you believe in a deity, prayer can't hurt either.

Question 2

neutropenia/low blood counts from chemotherapy, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Strict handwashing: You and all your contacts (none of whom should be sick, by the way!) should use strict handwashing with soap and water or an alcohol sanitizer many times per day. Avoid crowds. Avoid constipation. Your physician should have given you a sheet with instructions or verbal instructions about what to expect with neutropenia related to chemo; please ask for this next time you are in the office. Be well.

Question 3

can one experience neutropenia / low blood counts from chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Chemotherapy typically causes death of fast growing tissues. These include the cancer and a number of normal tissues including bone marrow, hair follicles, mouth cells.  The damage to the bone marrow can cause low blood counts, especially neutropenia and low platelets.

Question 4

what does it mean if i have neutropenia/low blood counts from chemotherapy?

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Overdose: Chemotherapy is an effective   method of treating many malignancies.  It destroys tumor thru the effect of the cell DNA.  It as such has an effect on the cells of the immune system.  If given in high doses, the WBC count can drop and   compromise the immune system, making the patient susceptible to infection and any effect  in helping to control tumor. Count should stay at 4-5k or better.

Question 5

what are chemotherapy tablets?

Accepted Answer

Pills for cancer: Chemotherapy means drugs used to treat cancer.  Most chemotherapy is given by injection, but some important chemotherapy drugs are taken by mouth, either as a tablet or capsule. A chemotherapy tablet is an example of the latter.

Question 6

how effective is chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

It ranges from: Astoundingy beneficial (testis, lymphoma, leukemia. Myeloma, small cell lung) to pretty much worthless ... To any cancer after two lines of treatment, now progressing with weight loss and spending most of the time in bed or chair.

Question 7

how dangerous is chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy can have many side effects. If you are receiving chemotherapy the benefit may outweight the risk. Talk to your oncologist about side effects of chemotherapy.

Question 8

what is chemotherapy made up of?

Accepted Answer

Different medicines: Chemotherapy is a group of medicines, given through the vein or by mouth, that can kill cancer cells. The first "chemotherapy" was a chemical used in warfare, which is how it got the name. The medicines block different pathways used by the cancer cell to survive. There are hundreds of different chemotherapy medicines.

Question 9

is neutropenia common in toddlers?

Accepted Answer

: No. What you calling neutropenia? What is the absolute neutrophil count?

Question 10

what are the symptoms of neutropenia?

Accepted Answer

Variable.: Maybe nothing.  Chronic neutropenia can have symptoms of recurrent or unusual infections, gingivitis, recurrent fevers.  It depends on how low the neutrophil count is.

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