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Infections in People With Cancer

Cancer itself can increase your risk of getting a serious infection. So can certain types of cancer treatment. By learning more about infections, you and your family may be able to help prevent problems that they can cause. 

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  • Low white blood cell (neutrophil) counts and the risk of infection
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