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Originally Posted by Neil Cuadra
Differentials are explained here. It's a test to see which kinds of white cells you have in what percentages, and together with your white count it lets you compute your Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC). That's where your granulocyte percentage comes into play and why it matters.
You don't seem to have a problem with Vidaza's effectiveness since you were doing OK on Vidaza for over 2 years. If your blood counts are continuing to drop ever since you stopped taking Vidaza then it sounds like your oncologist wants to resume the Vidaza treatment, but only after your ANC is up enough to avoid the risk. Since Neulasta helped you before you might ask if Neulasta could help you again now. Otherwise, I think you should ask your doctor what the alternative is. |
Neil and BillyB, thank you for the insight about ANC, little did I know about the make-up of the WBC. I am surprised and disappointed, that my Oncologist in Florida and my current one in Pennsylvania never made reference to ANC. I have an appointment on Friday, and another CBC will be done and I will definitely question my oncologist about the ANC count.
As I had mentioned in my original post the VIDAZA had worked well for 19 months, and for the past 8 months there has been a progressive decline in WBC and PLATELETS. The RBC, HGB and HCT have been on a steady decline for the past 6 months. Now we are in trouble with all counts.
I will keep you and BillyB posted with the results of my appointment this coming Friday.
MagicBob