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A 67-year-old female asked:
Low patlets during chemotherapy ? what do i do ?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Wait: The chemo will wear off. If you have spontaneous bleeding, report this to your oncologist. Otherwise, do nothing and follow their advice. They know what they're doing. Low platelets occur commonly with many chemotherapeutic agents.
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Dr. Brian Nguyen commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
If you're spontaneously bleeding, you may need a transfusion, but your doctor should be your primary source of information/advice.
May 24, 2015
Last updated Aug 27, 2016
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