How many days does the bone marrow suppression phase usually last?
Disease description:
My colleague's father is suffering from acute osteomyelitis and is undergoing isolation treatment during chemotherapy. I would like to ask, how many days does the bone marrow suppression period usually last?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The duration of the myelosuppression period varies depending on multiple factors, mainly including the following:
1. Routine situations: Under normal circumstances, the myelosuppression period lasts approximately 7 to 10 days, typically occurring after standard-dose chemotherapy.
2. Chemotherapy dosage: With high-dose chemotherapy, the myelosuppression period may last up to about 3 weeks, whereas low-dose chemotherapy may result in a myelosuppression period of 3 to 5 days.
3. Patient age: Elderly patients often experience a prolonged myelosuppression period due to decreased bone marrow recovery capacity.
4. Disease type: For certain diseases such as acute leukemia, intensive induction chemotherapy may result in a myelosuppression period lasting 14 to 21 days.
