MY elderly father has leukaemia and has just had a blood count done. His results I was told are low - 66 - which they me is very low. He is 93 and I know not much can be done for him but is this result a great concern? thanking you. Regards. Michele Blundstone
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Leukemias are treated with Chat Doctor. Thus, low white blood cell count can be due to effect of chemotherapy. However, before coming to any conclusion, complete blood counts are required. If all blood parameters are reduced, bone marrow examination may be required to assess the status of bone marrow. Consult your treating hemato-oncologist. Thanks and take care