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    Does Chemotherapy Increase the Risk of Common Infections?

    Does Chemotherapy Increase the Risk of Common Infections?

    FromBreastcancer.org Podcast

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    Does Chemotherapy Increase the Risk of Common Infections?

    FromBreastcancer.org Podcast

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    Length:
    11 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 19, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    In this Breastcancer.org podcast, Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., Breastcancer.org’s medical adviser, explains a study published in January 2016 suggesting that chemotherapy for breast cancer may increase the risk of common infections.
    Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski talk about:

    how the immune system works

    how chemotherapy affects the immune system

    when women who will be undergoing chemotherapy should get vaccines

    steps you can take to support your immune system
    Released:
    Oct 19, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org podcasts offer unique insights on prevention, treatment, research, and other breast cancer topics from our medical experts and invited guests.