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Hey Yaka,
I am so glad your Mother is feeling better. And personally I don't think it's ever wrong to ask the doctor for anything.
He could possibly give your Mom a shot that we call in the states "Neulasta". It always brought my husband's white cells up although it may not work for everyone.
As for platelets, you don't want any more platelet transfusions than needed as they can at some point stop working.
Our oncologist told us that people perk up some with red cells but it was when their white cells come up that really makes patients feel better. That was the case with Don.
He is on a maintenance dosage of 15mg. of Prednisone and has been for a year. It's not a good drug to have to stay on but it does do wonderful things at the same time. Many on the forums take Prednisone for long periods of time.
Please keep us posted. So glad things seem to be improving.
Take care,
Sally
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