Dr stopped tx cuz of wbc count

[cjs81]

My dr. wouldnt let me have my shot today and told me no shot or pills for 2 weeks, then theyll start again.  my white blood cell count was 2. will my tx be as effective if they stop and start????  I've only been on it 3 weeks and i'm just wondering if anyone knows how this will effect my tx.  thank-you

[Rockerforlife]

All tru my TX my whites were 1 to 1.2...and my doc kept me going,you may wanna ask to keep going


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[Bill1954]

Have you discussed the possibility of using Neupogen during Tx to help increase white count? Do you live in the U.S.?

[YuK]

Once I had to reduce to 1/2 of Riba because my ANC dropped to 400 and wouldn't come back up.  I only did it for a week.   I believe it's your ANC that is the driver not only your WBC.  But, I know my dr. looked at my platlets & hemoglobin along with the ANC, before determining the reduction.  When my WBC was around 1.8 - 1.9,  I stayed on full tx.

[orphanedhawk]

My doctor was more concerned about my neutrophil count than the wbc.
How low are your neutrophils?

[frijole]

How will this impact your treatment?  When you start back up you will be starting at week one again.  You can't just be pulled off treatment when your WBC goes to 2 and you especially should not be pulled this early in treatment.  

How much Hep C experience does your doctor have?  I suggest talking with him or seeing if you can locate a hepatologist - a liver specialist.  As others, my WBC hoovered at 1 throughout my treatment .  I received Neupogen to bring up my white count. -- interferon destroys white blood cells.  If you can't find a hepatologist, ask your doctor for a referal to a hemotologist (a blood doctor) who can monitor your blood.  He may rx Neupogen sooner than you actually need it but at least you will get the help you need to not reduce dose.

I suggest you search for white blood count, neutropenia, and neupogen in this forum.

frijole