viernes, 24 de agosto de 2012

CDC - Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients

CDC - Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients

People receiving chemotherapy are at risk for developing an infection when their white blood cell count is low. White blood cells are the body's main defense against infection. This condition, called neutropenia, is common after receiving chemotherapy. For patients with this condition, any infection can become serious quickly.

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Photo of an elderly coupleFor Patients and Caregivers
If you're getting chemotherapy, you're at risk for life-threatening infections when your white blood cell count is at its lowest.
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Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients provides information, action steps, and tools to help reduce infections during chemotherapy.
Photo of health care providersFor Health Care Providers
Tools to help health care providers standardize and improve infection control and prevention practices.
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CDC answers your questions about special considerations for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers for the flu.

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