Neutropenia involves a low neutrophil count, and thrombocytopenia involves a low platelet count. Certain conditions, infections, or medications may cause reduced levels of both. Neutropenia and ...

A new study found the prevalence of neutropenia in routine complete blood cell counts directly associated with viral infections, hematological malignancies, and mortality. A new study found the ...

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has bulked up its advice to clinicians about managing patients who undergo chemotherapy. The organization has issued a new guideline on how and when to ...

Neutropenia is a hematological disorder defined as a reduction in the absolute number of neutrophils in the blood. The most common causes of neutropenia are those that are acquired, including viral ...

If you've been told you have neutropenia, you should become familiar with best practices for protecting yourself against infection. This article provides much of the background and self-help ...

Neutrophilic granulocytes, which are otherwise known as neutrophils or polymorphonuclear (PMN) leukocytes, are the most abundant circulating white blood cells in humans. Thus, neutrophils play a ...

The study covered in this summary was published on researchsquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Docetaxel is a standard treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate ...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) announced today the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Anemia and Neutropenia, Low Red and White Blood Cell Counts funded by the NCCN ...

When you get chemotherapy for breast cancer, you’ll very likely run low on white blood cells called neutrophils. Doctors call this neutropenia. It’s a normal part of going through chemo. With ...