The chemotherapy has caused or can cause severe depression of platelets.
The body does not have a lot of platelets, so they can all be used up quickly.
If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding can occur.
Some conditions cause changes in both the number and function of platelets.
It may also result in the overproduction of white blood cells and platelets.
If your blood has a low number of platelets, you can be at risk for mild to serious bleeding.
Low numbers of platelets can lead to serious bleeding.
Low levels of red cells, white cells, and platelets in your blood.
The number of white blood cells and platelets may also increase.
The number of white blood cells and platelets is normal.