血球计数 – 安健肿瘤治疗中心血球计数
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Understanding and Monitoring Your Blood Counts
Overview A reduced number of blood cells in circulation is a common side effect of chemotherapy.Blood is composed of three basic blood cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and regularly released into circulation. Chemotherapy destroys rapidly dividing cells, a characteristic of cancer cells. However, bone marrow cells also divide rapidly and are frequently damaged by chemotherapy. Blood counts are monitored with a laboratory test called a Complete Blood Count (CBC). The best way to treat low blood counts is to prevent them before they occur. This can be accomplished with the administration of blood cell growth factors. In some circumstances, blood transfusions may also be necessary.
What are the symptoms of low blood counts? Why is it important to monitor low blood counts? How are low blood counts diagnosed? What are the treatments for low blood counts?
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