Neutrophil levels - low for over a year - blood tests

Hello. My Son is 11 years old was born with a rare chromosome disorder. He is being seen by infectious disease clinic and soon will have further blood tests. Has anyone experienced low neutrophil levels in their blood that has been as a result of cancer? I am concerned we continue to be fobbed off because of our child’s disability but I want to make sure all the tests needed are carried out. What are the blood tests required and what can help get a diagnosis to know either way for certain? 

  • Hi SamBluebell and welcome to the forum.

    Hopefully some of our members who have contended with low neutrophil levels in their blood will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very well informed and will do all that they can to help.

    We're thinking of you Sam and wishing your son all the best at the clinic and with his next set of blood tests.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator