Re: Hmm...

This is a good post.

I just want to add that leukopenia itself is often associated with immunological conditions, as the body uses leukocytes to fight off infection.

The condition isn't self-defining. That is to say it is exclusively symptomatic of another condition, as is anemia. What concerns me is that both are symptoms of cancerous growths, although of course she would not have lived until her present age with any malignancies. But it certainly indicates at least a potential for concern with her bone marrow. She definitely has a moderate to almost severe case of leukopenia.

mild (3,000-5,000/cu mm)

moderate (1,500-3000/cu mm)

severe (< 1,500/cu mm)

It is impossible to guess what could be causing this. Leukopenia is simply a generic term for a decrease in the white blood cells (WBC). It can affect the total count or just certain types of WBC's.

As another poster suggested, try to contact someone with Doctors Without Borders. Also, I do not understand why she cannot be admitted to the hospital. Do you happen to know what meds she has been on? Neupogen, Leukine, alpha-interferon, and interleukin-2 are fairly common for this.

There are no stupid questions. You are very kind for asking.