Dad's neutrophil count is low despite injections is normal?

My Dad has been on injections, I believe they're hormone injections, to try and boost his neutrophil numbers so he's healthy enough for his chemo treatment but we found out that his numbers are low as if he had never been taking the injections in the first place! Is this normal? Dad's so frustrated because this now puts him behind on treatments because they keep being pushed back due to the low neutrophils. They're now saying they're not going to put him on the injections again for now and seeing what his numbers are like next week.

  • Hi Adaline_Ishilly,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. To be honest I'm not too sure of the answer to your question - however if you'd like to give our nurses (who may be better able to advise) a call, then you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    I hope you're able to find out more soon and that things improve so your Dad can begin treatment.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator