White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes, defend your body - TopicsExpress



          

White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes, defend your body against infections and foreign material. There are five types of WBCs: neutrophils eosinophils basophils lymphocytes monocytes Neutrophils, which fight infections, come in two types: segmented neutrophils and bands. The other types of white blood cells manage allergic responses, kill parasites, and recycle worn-out cells. Your Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is an estimate of the number of infection-fighting white blood cells in your blood. Knowing your ANC can help you and your doctor assess your risk of infection. Its pretty normal for a chemo patient to bottom out on white blood cells and Neutrophils especially. When they begin to climb again Julie will be able to stop taking her GCSF shots.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 01:18:13 +0000

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