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What Treatment Is Good For Following Cbc Result: Hb-10g/dl, Hematocrit-27%, Iron/folic Acid Levels Normal In A Chemotheraptic Patient With Stage 2 Breast Cancer?
She is currently on chemotherapy for her cancer that was diagnosed as stage 2 breast cancer. The ER physician orders a complete blood count (CBC) as well as a culture to determine the cause of
her infection. Her CBC results show a hemoglobin of 10 g/dl and a hematocrit of 27%. Her iron and folic acids levels are within normal range. What treatment would you suggest?
her infection. Her CBC results show a hemoglobin of 10 g/dl and a hematocrit of 27%. Her iron and folic acids levels are within normal range. What treatment would you suggest?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Thanks for query.chemotherapy usually leads to marrow suppression.but you did not mention symptoms patient has presented and wbc count which is most essential for chemo patient for assessment.Please do add the info.
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