Thrombocytopenia Managing Low Platelets During Chemotherapy
Symptoms may include easy bruising, joint and muscle pain, and bleeding, such as heavy menstrual periods, nosebleeds, and rectal bleeding. Treatments depend on the level and the timing in relation to chemotherapy and may include transfusions or medications to stimulate platelet production. It’s important to note that chemotherapy is only one potential cause of a low platelet level during cancer treatment with others, such as tumors that spread to the bone marrow or even antibodies your own body may produce against your platelets, potentially contributing as well....