Chemotherapy can lead to low platelet counts, a condition known as thrombocytopenia. This happens because chemotherapy can damage the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing platelets. However, the body does not typically "reject" platelets after many chemo treatments. Instead, the issue is that the bone marrow's Show Full Answer

Chemotherapy can lead to low platelet counts, a condition known as thrombocytopenia. This happens because chemotherapy can damage the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing platelets. However, the body does not typically "reject" platelets after many chemo treatments. Instead, the issue is that the bone marrow's ability to produce platelets is compromised. If platelet counts drop too low, a doctor can order a platelet transfusion to help bring the counts up.

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