with Perniscious Anemia, would chemo &/or radiation spread or cause more damage to my body w.cancer
05/21/08
I have perniscious anemia since '64, now finding I have had two L. Breast biopsy's one benign and one "they got it all"- am wondering if after the soon to be,lymph biopsy, would the chemo or radiation following do more damage to my body with the anemia?
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Mary, I'm not a biologist, but chemo does more damage to your white blood cells than your red (which are the ones hurt by anemia). As for radiation, I don't believe it affects blood cells significantly. That said - this is definitely a question to ask your doctor. (S)hemust know that you have pernicisous anemia, and certainly won't prescribe any treatment that's going to be detrimental to your overall health. Good luck with your next step on the path- PJH
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