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Diagnosed NHL Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, 6 Chemos Completed, RCVP Given, Fever, Hb Is 7.6

Sir my father is a 77 yr old m diagnosed with NHL Diffuse large B cell lymphoma.
He has completed his 6 chemos on 23rd sept 2013
he was given RCVP
Rituximab'
cyclophosphamide
vincristine
prednisolone
peggrafeel(filgrastim) was given after each chemo
few days back he had fever of 101.3 and we bought him to hosp
although he has no inf detected after blood culture
today his hb is 7.6
yesterday it was 8
and day before it was 8.2
dr has said its side effect of chemo and will recover
pls suggest wat to do
dr has not advised transfusion
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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As you are undergoing chemotherapy these drigs are very strong and have many side effects one them is bone marrow depression. These bone marrow a place where Red blood cells are produced. So many of the times patient feels fatigue, and weekness. So after completion of your chemotherapy the side effects of will be resolved. But bare in mind some times it destroys the bone marrows serioursly that can't regenerate. So my suggestion to start Haematinics and keep a watch on on your RBC count. You can talk to your physician regarding it.
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Diagnosed NHL Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, 6 Chemos Completed, RCVP Given, Fever, Hb Is 7.6

As you are undergoing chemotherapy these drigs are very strong and have many side effects one them is bone marrow depression. These bone marrow a place where Red blood cells are produced. So many of the times patient feels fatigue, and weekness. So after completion of your chemotherapy the side effects of will be resolved. But bare in mind some times it destroys the bone marrows serioursly that can t regenerate. So my suggestion to start Haematinics and keep a watch on on your RBC count. You can talk to your physician regarding it.