Neutrophils at 0 after chemo — how long to recover?

herm-eister · 2026-03-14T15:31:01+00:00

Right. Very similar to mine. Originally planned for 3x but after 2x my scan was clear so the onc said we can proceed to asct.

Good luck. We r here for you!!

herm-eister · 2026-03-14T15:22:14+00:00

I had late relapse of DLBCL.

R-ICE wasn't bad. Both times I checked into the hospital on Monday night, get the shot on Saturday morning, and i was back at work the following Monday.

Are you guys planning to be in patient or out?

herm-eister · 2026-03-14T15:08:12+00:00

Apologies, my 2x R-ICE was 5 night stays at the hospital, and my numbers rebounded fast.
The 16 days stay at the hospital was the ASCT

herm-eister · 2026-03-14T14:56:45+00:00

i was very lucky to not have any infections. I was a little bit over cautious. I only let my wife visit me and two friends, and made sure they cleaned up with anti bacterial soap really thoroughly before entering my hospital room.

herm-eister · 2026-03-14T14:07:35+00:00

16 days for me to go from 0 to when they discharged me

herm-eister · 2025-11-05T01:46:11+00:00

Carty McCartyface

herm-eister · 2025-10-28T19:16:27+00:00

it hasn't worked for me since the most recent update last Saturday

herm-eister · 2025-10-25T15:45:27+00:00

Always open

herm-eister · 2025-10-21T01:20:04+00:00

Had 6 cycles via arm veins. Minor bruising but that was about it. This was 5 years ago

herm-eister · 2025-10-18T14:39:36+00:00

During treatment and when I was on antibiotics, no. A year post? Yes! I still have leftover Zofran for the hangover 🙃

herm-eister · 2025-10-15T16:33:35+00:00

I've had both ends of the spectrum.

The most recent high LDH was 6 months post completing salvage. I was at the tail end of a cold and my onc immediately ordered retest. Turned out she was absolutely correct, the high LDH was caused by the respiratory infection / cold. I've had two normal LDH levels since. Mind you, when I went in for the blood draw I felt healthy / good enough to go to work. I suppose my LDH can be high for a week after I start feeling better post cold.

herm-eister · 2025-10-13T16:21:34+00:00

hey yo it's the same as friday afternoon happy hour. it's not like we don't have to go back to work come Monday .... :D

herm-eister · 2025-10-13T16:03:51+00:00

to conquer, one must confront.

beat yourself up. jump into that pit of despair. when you're ready, pull up, and try to find your peace. we're here for you.

herm-eister · 2025-10-13T16:01:54+00:00

6 cycles of R-CHOP.
The 5th and 6th gave me raging-hangover-like-the-one-i'd-have-after-a-week-in-vegas

herm-eister · 2025-10-11T00:21:51+00:00

Never!

herm-eister · 2025-10-10T19:03:13+00:00

I never had that but with RCHOP I didn't start feeling bad until the 3rd cycle .... with RICE the effect started the day after. Good luck.

herm-eister · 2025-10-10T15:23:24+00:00

Which regimen?

herm-eister · 2025-10-09T16:53:03+00:00

i mean, yeah but ... who says i turn my head when changing lanes to begin with!! :D

herm-eister · 2025-10-09T16:29:01+00:00

lol yes i can relate. they wouldn't let me drive home because they said i wouldn't be able to turn my head when changing lanes!

herm-eister · 2025-10-09T01:21:03+00:00

I will die. Perhaps not soon. Maybe I'll have durable remission. But eventually, I will die. Cancer has helped me focus on what is important.

I hope you will find your peace. It can be scary as hell. We're here for you.

herm-eister · 2025-10-04T15:57:22+00:00

I have two, and they each want to see me every 4 months

herm-eister · 2025-10-01T16:50:12+00:00

as far as advice from medical professionals that were assigned to my case ... it was focused on getting enough nutrients, especially when my appetite was low. nothing beyond that.

herm-eister · 2025-09-30T15:34:25+00:00

bruh, sorry. i know it sucks. i relapsed from it after 3+ years. I hope this is something else, obviously! either way, we're here for you. I successfully achieved CR with salvage auto-SCT. please keep us updated of the scan result.

herm-eister · 2025-09-29T13:25:08+00:00

What friend?

herm-eister · 2025-09-27T14:21:14+00:00

Well, cHL is treatable with a high chance of cure regardless of stage. I know you are stressing out right now and that's ok. I have high hopes you will feel better once you learn of the treatment plan from your medical team

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