Doc said could be cancer chewing up the red blood cells, or that he must eat more red meat, (weve been on chicken and fish)
2007-01-05 21:42:55 · 10 answers · asked by Daydreamer 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
You have not elaborated the stage and grade of Cancer your husband has. Have you shown him to an Certified oncologist ? What are the treatments given.
He might be feeling anaemic and his blood counts might have dropped due to the strong medicines given in chemo therapy. Generally after Chemo therapy the blood count drastically drop and the oncologist will not give next cycle unless the counts improve. They would have given some medication and Iron pills to improve blood count. If necessary they will infuse some bags of blood as per requirement and there is nothing to worry. It is not necessary he should take more red meat or any such thing. He can take normal food as usual.
Please do ot worry and act per the advice of your Oncologist. -
2007-01-06 04:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of treatment has he been on? I just finished treatment for colon cancer, including chemo therapy and had this problem. The chemo was part of the problem. There is medicine which can increase the blood count. There are new treatments for cancer. Is this doctor a specialist, or a M.D.(general practitioner)? If he is a regular doctor you need to find an oncologist, or a hematologist(especially since there's a problem with the blood).I don't know where you live, but it would be worth a trip to have your husband checked out. No matter what happens, keep faith that God is in control. Everything will work out as it should. Peace be unto you and good luck. Don't let this go too long and ask friends and family to pray for your husband if they aren't already.
2007-01-06 02:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing else can be, after seeing oncologist I am sure he will benefit from visiting Nutritional Therapist as now days cancer is not irreversible...at least can help with the right diet for the red blood cells! as per me if meat make it organic..you don't wont to know what all the rest contains...not only will not help with the anemia but will harm your husband as well. Organic eggs a good source of Iron as well.
good luck
2007-01-06 06:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by trendafilka 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Widely spread cancers can cause anemia as can chemotherapy. Your diet needs red meat for iron anyway.
2007-01-06 01:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wel, he is anemic but this is not really a big deal now.
you know lung cancer has a very gave prognosis & at this time your husband needs your full attention & support physicaly & especially psychologically.
you msut be well prepared for what is coming.
i wish you good luck & for him a good health.
2007-01-05 21:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it drops too much it is very serious it will drop during chemo keep close tabs on it some need transfusions...chemo does it to the white blood cells too--- where is your Dr. from!!??
2007-01-06 07:50:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if anaemic there is a shot they can give him you didn't say what kind or stage he was in they will play a part in the treatment
2007-01-06 11:08:14 · answer #7 · answered by hahn1998us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to all.
There is meds you doc can put him on to raize the count.
2007-01-05 22:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be part of a chronic disease, in this case, lung cancer.
2007-01-05 21:56:44 · answer #9 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be anemic or may lead to lung failure
2007-01-05 21:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by mahammed 2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋