Low Red Blood Cell Count Due To Chemotherapy
Low Red Blood Cell Count Due To Chemotherapy
A low red blood cell count is called anaemia. It causes tiredness, shortness of breath, pale skin and gums, headache and dizziness.
Key points about low red blood cell count due to chemotherapy
- red blood cells carry oxygen around the body
- a low red blood cell count is called anaemia
What do red blood cells do?
Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. Oxygen enters the body through the lungs, attaches to haemoglobin in the red blood cells, and passes to all the organs and tissues of the body.
What is anaemia?
A low red blood cell count is called anaemia.
Signs of anaemia include:
- tiredness
- shortness of breath
- pale skin and gums
- headache and
- dizziness
What is the treatment for anaemia?
Anaemia will improve by itself over time. But, to correct anaemia quickly, particularly if your child needs more chemotherapy, they may need to have a red blood cell transfusion.
This page last reviewed 10 June 2021.
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