Chemotherapy changes more than cancer cells it transforms blood health. Discover how hematology insights help protect, heal, and bring hope during treatment.
HEMATOLOGY:
5 KEY WAYSCHEMO IMPACTS BLOOD DISORDERS
CHEMOTHERAPY AND BLOOD HEALTH
Chemotherapy targets fast growing cancer cells but also harms healthy blood cells.
HOW CHEMO AFFECTS BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION
Bone marrow suppression can lead to low blood counts, increasing infection and bleeding risks.
ANEMIA, A COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Many patients develop anemia after chemotherapy, causing fatigue and weakness.
NEUTROPENIA AND INFECTION RISK
Low white blood cell counts reduce the body’s defense, making infections more likely.
LONG TERM BLOOD RISKS OF CHEMOTHERAPY
Prolonged low blood counts may signal serious hematologic conditions or secondary cancers.