Chemotherapy has many side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, anemia, numbness or tingling in the arms and legs, fatigue, insomnia and itchy skin. One of the most worrisome side effects is decreased immune...
White blood cells, known as leukocytes, protect the body from foreign particles such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Because white blood cells live only a day or two, the immature stem cells in the bone marrow continually produce new...
Many cancer chemotherapy medications decrease bone marrow production of red blood cells and white blood cells, an effect called myelosuppression. A low level of white blood cells can leave you vulnerable to serious bacterial infections that may be...
Neupogen (figrastim) is a medication used to decrease the risk of infection if you are suffering from cancer and subsequently, receiving chemotherapy treatment. According to MedlinePlus, Neupogen belongs to a category of drugs called...
