Facts About Your Blood
Some types of cancer cause changes in your blood cell production. Often, white cells are produced too quickly and they don’t have time to mature. So you may have too many non-working white blood cells. This can cause your red blood cells and platelets to be crowded and interrupts their development.  Learn More
Anemia
The word anemia is used when the red blood cell count is low. Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. They carry oxygen all over the body. When you are anemic the body tissues do not get enough oxygen to do their work. Learn More
Neutropenia
Neutropenia refers to a low level of white blood cells. Because chemotherapy kills both cancerous cells and other normal cells that grow at a fast rate, white blood cells are often destroyed. Learn More
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia refers to a low level of platelets. Because chemotherapy kills both cancerous cells and other normal cells that grow at a fast rate, platelets are often destroyed. Learn More
