METHODS
The study group consisted of 51 patients histologically confirmed
as having lung cancer. Blood samples were obtained on the first
admission before initial platinum-based chemotherapy (n=13)
and before platinum-based chemotherapy with simultaneously
applied radiotherapy (n=38); samples were obtained again six
weeks after chemotherapy was performed. The hematological
parameters of patients were determined by blood count analyzer.
RESULTS
There were statistical differences between the groups with respect
to white blood cells (WBC) (p<0.02), hemoglobin (Hb)
(p<0.002), and hematocrit (Hct) (p<0.03). There was no significant
difference between before and after chemotherapy and
chemotherapy-radiotherapy values (p>0.05).
CONCLUSION
We suggest that differences between WBC, Hb, and Hct values
may be attributed to patients having different histological
types.
Keywords: Lung cancer; hemogram; chemotherapy; radiotherapy
