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Will oral etotposide, once (two pills) every two weeks, cause total hair loss or neutropenia?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Hair loss: Unlikely but neutropenic is a possibility. Obviously needs to be monitored

Answered 12/1/2014

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