Three Steps for Preventing Infection during Cancer Treatment

People undergoing cancer treatments may hear the doctors talk about neutropenia. What is neutropenia?  Neutropenia describes a lowered white blood cell (WBC) count.  White blood cells circulate through our blood and fight infections.  If you or your loved one hears the doctor say your white blood cell count is low (neutropenia), you should be extra vigilant to protect against infection.  What can a cancer patient do to protect himself/herself?  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides valuable information at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/preventinfections/pdf/neutropenia.pdf  Whether you are a patient, a family caregiver or a medical professional, check out Three Steps for Preventing Infection during Cancer Treatment at https://www.preventcancerinfections.org/