Diseases
myelosuppressive chemotherapy
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Overview
Myelosuppressive therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, kill normal cells and cancer cells in the bone marrow. This lowers the number of normal red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood and bone marrow.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
Myelosuppressive therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, kill normal cells and cancer cells in the bone marrow. This lowers the number of normal red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood and bone marrow.
What are the symptoms of myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
indication not a disease
What causes myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
filgrastim
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