Hi All,
One of the hazards of having CML and also of having to take a course of tki therapy,especially over a long period of time, is a low or abnormal lymphocyte score.Some consultants will tell you that it is a part of the condition of having CML and others that the tki drug will also cause it.
My latest score is 0.7 which does not compare well with a normal range of 1.5 -4.0.A few days ago at my consultation I asked my specialist if this was a cause for concern and he said just keep the immune system up to scratch if possible.I understand that the lymphocytes are comprised of B and also T cells and as we know these are quite important in the fight against Covid and other infections.However there are with white blood cells other measures such as the total or absolute white count and neutrophils which if normal would indicate that one can fight infection.The health of the bone marrow is also indicated by scores of monocytes, basophils etc.
So I am going to up my Vit D daily dose to 8000 iu daily for a while and also re think what is a pretty healthy and vitamin rich diet but perhaps also increase my probiotic intake for a very healthy gut etc.In addition I will have my 5th jab of Pfizer very soon .
Has anyone else experienced a low lymphocyte count or lymphopenia and if so what action if any were you advised to take?
Thanks
John