Management of anemia and febrile neutropenia in patients treated for malignancy
Keywords:
anemia, neutropenia, chemotherapyAbstract
Anemia and febrile neutropenia are common complications among oncology patients that are being treated with chemotherapy. It is important to get an early diagnosis and treatment of these undesirable side effects, as both have a negative impact on life quality and mortality.
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