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When white blood cell counts are low during myeloma treatment, doctors need to carefully balance continuing treatment while keeping you safe from infections. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts closely and may need to temporarily pause treatment until your WBC levels recover.

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When white blood cell counts are low during myeloma treatment, doctors need to carefully balance continuing treatment while keeping you safe from infections. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts closely and may need to temporarily pause treatment until your WBC levels recover.

During treatment, your doctor has to maintain a delicate balance between using enough medication to fight the myeloma while not completely wiping out your white blood cells. Sometimes treatments need to be postponed, and you may receive medications like Neupogen to help increase your white blood cell count before continuing treatment. While the exact WBC threshold to restart treatment can vary based on your individual situation and your doctor's assessment, it's important to stay in close communication with your healthcare team. They will monitor your blood counts regularly and let you know when it's safe to resume treatment. Never restart medication without your doctor's explicit approval, even if you start feeling better.

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