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Can someone very skinny (borderline to anorexic) and with a low white blood cell count undergo (possibly agressive) chemotherapy procedure?
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Certainly: Oncology will monitor your condition closely throughout. Get all your questions answered by them before start. Be well and hope you get better. Stay positive!
Answered 7/19/2020
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