Definition:
RBC's (Red blood cells) are the type of cells in the blood that are responsible for delivering oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
A red blood cell count is usually done as part of a complete blood count (CBC), that also tests the number of white blood cells (WBC's) and platelets in the blood.
With lung cancer, chemotherapy can decrease the number of RBC s circulating in the body, resulting in anemia.
Further Reading:
Also Known As: erythrocytes
Examples:
John was told he was anemic following his chemotherapy. His doctor told him that the treatment had resulted in a low red blood cell count, and recommended a blood transfusion to raise his count.
