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Has anyone ever had carboplatin destroy your bone marrow? I've had 2 infusions and last dose 10/8. I had neulasta right after. No WBCs!

A MyLungCancerTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sugar Hill, GA

I take Tagrisso for my target medicine.

November 19, 2024
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Talk to your doctor see if there is a different cocktail he can make for you. It sounds like what you went thur was brutal

November 23, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I honestly don't want to get it again. I'm taking the Tagrisso and I don't mind doing Altima. It's been over 6 weeks since I had it and I'm still feeling so fatigued and I had 2 weeks where I was so lightheaded, dizzy and nauseous I could barely walk. That was 4 weeks after the last infusion. I know this is all supposed to be awful, but this seems a bit extra. I was okay after a week with the first infusion, but the second one with Neulasta has been brutal.

November 20, 2024
MyLungCancerTeam

Carboplatin, a chemotherapy drug, can indeed damage bone marrow, leading to a drop in white blood cells (WBCs), including neutrophils. This condition is known as neutropenia. Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is often given to help boost WBC production.

Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Neutropenia: A common side Show Full Answer

Carboplatin, a chemotherapy drug, can indeed damage bone marrow, leading to a drop in white blood cells (WBCs), including neutrophils. This condition is known as neutropenia. Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is often given to help boost WBC production.

Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Neutropenia: A common side effect of chemotherapy, including carboplatin, where neutrophil levels drop, increasing infection risk.
- Neulasta: A growth factor drug used to stimulate the production of neutrophils.
- Monitoring: Regular blood work is essential to monitor WBC levels and adjust treatment as needed.

If you have concerns about your WBC levels, it's crucial to discuss them with your healthcare provider.

November 19, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Yeah, yours is very extra!

November 23, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Sorry you caught one of the most severe complications. I didn't have a problem with carboplatin but was aware it could happen.

November 19, 2024

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