@A MyLymphomaTeam Member my husband was getting bloodwork 3 times a week. Mostly to keep track of his bloodcell count to see if things were off during chemo cycles and if he would become neutropenic especially first week after chemo. He was the most vulnerable. Bloods were important for the cancer team and myself to watch if things were off and if he needed some blood transfusion or other transfusion or to be brought in for a more in depth checkup.
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August 16 (edited)
Blood tests alone can't confirm lymphoma is gone — imaging scans and sometimes a biopsy are needed for that. However, blood tests play a really important role in monitoring how well treatment is working and how your body is responding.
Here are the most common blood tests used during and after lymphoma treatment:
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Blood tests alone can't confirm lymphoma is gone — imaging scans and sometimes a biopsy are needed for that. However, blood tests play a really important role in monitoring how well treatment is working and how your body is responding.
Here are the most common blood tests used during and after lymphoma treatment:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) — measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to detect abnormalities
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) test — high LDH levels can indicate active lymphoma; falling levels may suggest treatment is working
- Tumor marker blood tests — help track cancer activity in the body
- Plasma viscosity test — checks if abnormal proteins from lymphoma are making the blood thicker than normal
- Antibody testing — measures specific immune proteins to track lymphoma progression or treatment response
- Urea and electrolyte testing — checks kidney function, since lymphoma can affect the whole body Your care team will typically combine these blood test results with PET or CT scans to get the full picture of whether lymphoma is responding to treatment or in remission. Always discuss your specific results with your oncologist, as they'll know which tests matter most for your type of lymphoma.
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