Chemo works by killing fast growing cancer cells. Unfortunately, chemo drugs can’t always tell the difference between cancer and healthy cells (red and white blood cells). As a result, a potential side effect of chemo a low white blood cell counts. Low white blood cell counts can put some patients at risk of infection. This is NOT good. That is where neulesta comes in….neulesta is a white blood cell booster which supports a person’s natural defenses! It helps the body produce more white blood cells.
After the shot, they make the drive back to Dallas. See ya next time MDAnderson!
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