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Does chemotherapy cause a drop in platelets?
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Yes: Chemotherapy generally will supress all blood counts including platelet.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Often does: This is a common side effect of many chemotherapy drugs but not all. Also, the dose and timing of the chemotherapy medicines will affect the platelet count. Your oncologist can give you an idea of the side effects to expect with a specific chemotherapy regimen.
Answered 4/11/2012
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