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61and under folfox regimen for colon cancer,platelets dropped to 105000after first cycle,could she continue taking 80mg aspirin?oncologist says yes
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Agree: Above platelet count is good, not at risk from bleeding. I'm sure she will be monitored on a regular basis.
Answered 12/16/2017
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