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Why do many radiation therapy patients have low red blood cell counts?
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Bone marrow cells divide rapidly and are susceptible to the effects of radiation.
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What should patients do who are taking clozapine?
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Medications that cause low white blood cell count?
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What is an alternative to angioplasty for some patients?
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Who should not have chest drainage therapy?
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Is platinum-based chemotherapy a adjuvant chemotherapy?
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What precaution should be taken in carrying out a lung biopsy?
lung biopsies should not be performed on patients who have problems with blood clotting because of low platelet counts.
Why cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy often have weakened immune systems?
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What is infrared light therapy used for?
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What is Hemofiltration?
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Of what side effects of thrombolytic therapy should patients inform a physician?
blood in the urine; blood in the stool, or black, tarry stools; constipation; coughing up blood; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Can you donate blood with lupus?
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