How to raise Platelet Count?
How to raise Platelet Count?
So had another delay yesterday- first it was my WBC causing havoc now that I have that under control with Neupogen the FOLFOX has gone and destroyed my platelets- the count was 61 yesterday! Is there anything that I can take to increase the numbers- my onc says rest and a few days delay should fix it....
LeeT
Age31
Proud mamma of Rhys and wifey to Grant
Dx 29 April Stage IV mCRC cancer with mets on liver
18/05- Started FOLFIRI with Avastin
Age31
Proud mamma of Rhys and wifey to Grant
Dx 29 April Stage IV mCRC cancer with mets on liver
18/05- Started FOLFIRI with Avastin
Re: How to raise Platelet Count?
One way of combatting low platelets is via diet - organic tomatoes, berries, beets, dark squashes, omega-3 rich fatty fishes like salmon and tuna, and red meat.
Notice a theme? those are all red foods, too, so it's easy to remember how to boost those platelet counts!
Notice a theme? those are all red foods, too, so it's easy to remember how to boost those platelet counts!
Be in harmony with your expectations. - Life Out Loud
4/04: dx'd @48 StageIV RectalCA w/9 liver mets. 8 chemos, 4 surgeries, last remission 34 mos.
2/11 recurrence R lung, spinal bone mets - chemo, RFA lung mets
4/12 stopped treatment
4/04: dx'd @48 StageIV RectalCA w/9 liver mets. 8 chemos, 4 surgeries, last remission 34 mos.
2/11 recurrence R lung, spinal bone mets - chemo, RFA lung mets
4/12 stopped treatment
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Terry
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Re: How to raise Platelet Count?
I don't really think there is any proven foods to increase your platelets. There are some sites that say Papaya leaves can do this but it's not proven. If you need to increase your overall blood counts: Eat beans or legumes, spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables, fruits (the darker the color the better).
With chemo, time off of it will increase your platelet. Until then, be careful that you don't cut yourself!
With chemo, time off of it will increase your platelet. Until then, be careful that you don't cut yourself!
DX 7/3/07
Chemo, radiation, 20 mo. chemo, IMRT, cyberknife, 6/11 lobectomy.
1/16 resection perm. colostomy intraop. rad.
PET 2/12 nose, thyroid, liver, lngs
Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
Chemo, radiation, 20 mo. chemo, IMRT, cyberknife, 6/11 lobectomy.
1/16 resection perm. colostomy intraop. rad.
PET 2/12 nose, thyroid, liver, lngs
Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
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jens22
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Re: How to raise Platelet Count?
A week off of my FOXFOL did the trick. Just be very careful not to do anything that might cause you to bleed like cutting nails, shaving, using tools or knives or contact sports until they come on up.
Colonoscopy 3/10 for ? hemmorrhoid.
Diag Colon Cancer 3 days later
Colon Ressection 3/30/10
Stage 3B 5/14 Nodes positive.
Power Port and 7 months of Chemo
Port removed 11/11
8 negative Cat Scans..... 10 years cancer free and Discharged from Sloane Kett!!
Diag age 47 , now 57 Mom of 3 boys.
Diag Colon Cancer 3 days later
Colon Ressection 3/30/10
Stage 3B 5/14 Nodes positive.
Power Port and 7 months of Chemo
Port removed 11/11
8 negative Cat Scans..... 10 years cancer free and Discharged from Sloane Kett!!
Diag age 47 , now 57 Mom of 3 boys.
Re: How to raise Platelet Count?
I was having a problem with my platelets as well and one of my Dr.s told me to take a teaspoon of seasme seed oil 3 x a day and also rub some on your inner wrist( to absorb into your body) i know it sounds wierd but it did increase my platelets.
Jennifer
STAGE IV with lung mets
dx 04/28/2010
4/18/2012 bone met on rib cage
06/11/2012-started clinical trial with sofraneib
10/2012 stopped trial- stopped working
11/2012- 5 FU
01/2013-tumors growing stopped 5FU
02/21/2013- starting Vectibix
STAGE IV with lung mets
dx 04/28/2010
4/18/2012 bone met on rib cage
06/11/2012-started clinical trial with sofraneib
10/2012 stopped trial- stopped working
11/2012- 5 FU
01/2013-tumors growing stopped 5FU
02/21/2013- starting Vectibix
Re: How to raise Platelet Count?
I danced around the room naked while playing the tambourine and singing "Oh, Susannah" and a week later, my platelets were back to normal. 
Seriously, I had to delay treatments twice while on Folfox and my oncologists told me there was nothing with proven ability to increase platelet counts. Usually, a single week week off treatment does the trick.
By all means, eat healthy, lots of fruits and veggies( more colorful the better ), salmon, etc. Avoid alcohol and aspirin. It may not do anything for your platelets, but it can't hurt and it is very good for your overall health .
Peace
Seriously, I had to delay treatments twice while on Folfox and my oncologists told me there was nothing with proven ability to increase platelet counts. Usually, a single week week off treatment does the trick.
By all means, eat healthy, lots of fruits and veggies( more colorful the better ), salmon, etc. Avoid alcohol and aspirin. It may not do anything for your platelets, but it can't hurt and it is very good for your overall health .
Peace
Stage IV, April 2009.
Treatments...multiple .
Currently none
"It is well, with my soul"
Treatments...multiple .
Currently none
"It is well, with my soul"
Re: How to raise Platelet Count?
It's a bit chilly to dance around naked here...but I have a tamborine and some comfy pj's- that might work 
LeeT
Age31
Proud mamma of Rhys and wifey to Grant
Dx 29 April Stage IV mCRC cancer with mets on liver
18/05- Started FOLFIRI with Avastin
Age31
Proud mamma of Rhys and wifey to Grant
Dx 29 April Stage IV mCRC cancer with mets on liver
18/05- Started FOLFIRI with Avastin
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