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T Cell Lymphoma Jan’26 & had CHOP chemo.had bone marrow biopsy & i am in remission but my blood tests are still up&down.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Morganville, NJ

When if ever do they”go back to being normal or does that have to wait till after the bone marrow transplant

3 days ago
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Thank you for the response. I am just concerned that one blood test my wbc is low so they give me Neulasta and then they want to know why my wbc is so high.

3 days ago
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Sharon, I finished treat last November, 6 rounds of chemo, clean PET & bone marrow in December, not even close to feeling normal, I work through treatment, but had to stop in recovery, Fatigue, brain fog, zero motivation you name it, emotional I'm a mess depending on the day, don't know how helpful this was, your not along

3 days ago
MyLymphomaTeam

First of all, congratulations on reaching remission — that's a really significant milestone! 🎉

It's completely normal for blood test results to remain up and down even after achieving remission. Your body has been through a lot with CHOP chemotherapy, and recovery takes time.

Here are some reasons your blood counts may Show Full Answer

First of all, congratulations on reaching remission — that's a really significant milestone! 🎉

It's completely normal for blood test results to remain up and down even after achieving remission. Your body has been through a lot with CHOP chemotherapy, and recovery takes time.

Here are some reasons your blood counts may still be fluctuating:

- Chemotherapy can affect how your bone marrow produces blood cells, and it takes time to recover
- Your immune system is still rebuilding itself
- The bone marrow itself needs time to return to normal function after treatment As for whether a bone marrow transplant affects this — it depends on your individual treatment plan. Not everyone with T-cell lymphoma in remission will need a transplant. A transplant is more commonly considered if lymphoma relapses or becomes resistant to treatment.

If a transplant is part of your plan, recovery of normal blood counts afterward can take several months.

The most important thing is to keep having those regular follow-up blood tests so your care team can monitor trends and adjust your care accordingly. Definitely raise your concerns about fluctuating results with your oncologist — they can give you the most personalized guidance.

3 days ago

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