FCR cell count suppression

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Hi YuVonna,

Fortunately, cytopenias are treatable, and generally are not

survival limiting.

As we all know, each of our CLLs has individual variations

and complications.

Having the expertise and experience of a CLL specialist

hematologist to sort out the needed actions is important.

FCR has apparently been hard on my bone marrow functions, as

well. Am 26 months post-start-FCR and my counts are still

suppressed. WBC 2.4L, RBC 3.93L, platelets 121L, Abs lymphs

499L, neuts very low normal. CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell counts

are also only about 10% of lower normal value and stable.

So, low counts can persist for an extended period, varying

by individual.

Regards,

Tim Klug