Preventing neutropenia - so that your cancer treatment goes according to plan

In addition to inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, cancer treatment drugs can also affect the function of the bone marrow. Consequently, this may impair blood cell formation. If neutrophil granulocytes, which are important for the immune response, are affected, this is called neutropenia. Neutropenia can lead to increased susceptibility to infection and interfere with the timely implementation of cancer treatment.

Read here about the potential impact of neutropenia on cancer treatment and how to prevent this side effect.

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