Please share an interesting fact about dealing with neutropenia.

Ignore: Decrease to less than 500 neutrophils needs protective isolation and hospitalization venous antibiot.

Neutropenia: Neutropenia - a type of low white blood cell count - is common in chemotherapy and can be treated.

Ignore: Ask your families and friends to wear a mask while you are neutropenic.

Ignore: Notify your doctor if you get a temperature above 99.6.

Neutropenia: Neutropenia due to chemo ro drugs can be treated with an injection to increase the white cell count.

Ignore: Some types are benign and genetic, all require hematology evaluation.

Ignore: Call your doctor right away if you develop a fever, it could mean severe infection.

Ignore: Many cases require no treatment.

Ignore: Drink lots of fluids but avoid alcohol and caffeine when dealing with a fever. Don't eat raw foods.

Ignore: Fungal infections can be as serious if not more serious than bacterial infections.

If: If you are neutropenic, some foods can cause infection in the GI tract. Ask your MD what to avoid.

Ignore: Wash hands frequently and minimize public exposure.

Ignore: Neutropenic diet, booties, and masks for visitors are not needed for neutropenic patients.

Ignore: Neutropenia should be treated if caused by chemotherapy, is causing fever or after stem cell trans.

Ignore: Wash your hands with soap and water. Insist that those with whom you come in to contact do ALSO!