[Phoebe]

bruising after SCT harvest

by Phoebe on Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:40 am

does anyone encounter bruising (not affected site) after sct harvest? Any way to heal the bruises or just nature takes its course?

thanks!!!

[Anonymous]

Re: bruising after SCT harvest

by Anonymous on Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:01 pm

I bruise easily. I did go through the harvesting and a transplant. However, my oncologist said it has to do with what the heavy doses of Dex (almost everyone's least favorite drug) has done to my skin. It does not take more that a moderate bumb that one would not even take notice of for me to develop a bruise. They last longer than BC (Before Cancer) but do eventually fade without any special care. You may want to check Dex/or other steroids as a possible cause if they have been part of your treatment. In any event, I hope all goes well.

[Phoebe]

Re: bruising after SCT harvest

by Phoebe on Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:56 am

Thanks.

I suspect the bruises are because of dad's low platelets. Counts are really low now after the harvest. I hope they go up soon.