Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients
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Learn how chemotherapy raises your risk of getting an infection and what to do if you get an infection during chemotherapy.
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Our resources explain how to protect cancer patients who receive chemotherapy in an outpatient oncology clinic from infections.
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We offer a variety of materials to help promote awareness about the importance of preventing infections in cancer patients.
Handwashing is an important way to keep from getting sick and spreading germs to others. This videoExternal shows you how to wash your hands the right way.
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Learn what cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers should know about the flu.
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Neutropenia is common after receiving chemotherapy and increases your risk for infections.
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Find out if you’re at high risk of getting an infection during cancer treatment on the 3 Steps web site.External
The Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients campaign provides resources to help lower the risk of cancer patients developing potentially life-threatening infections during chemotherapy treatment.