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Full Blood Count
Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, the soft, spongy material in the centre of our bones. There are three main groups of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells contain a protein called haemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system; they help the body fight infection and other diseases. Platelets help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to aid in wound healing. Radioligand Therapy (RLT) can affect the bone marrow, which may lead to a temporary reduction in blood cells. Therefore, it is important to check blood cell levels before and after each treatment: Low red blood cell counts can cause anaemia. Low white blood cell counts may increase your risk of infection. Low platelet counts can lead to problems with blood clotting, resulting in bruising or bleeding. Very rarely, in less than 3% (3 in 100 people), damage to blood cells can be permanent, potentially leading to blood disorders, including blood cancer (e.g., leukaemia).
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