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. 2009 Sep;101 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S18-22.
doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605272.

Management of chemotherapy-associated febrile neutropenia

D Cameron  1
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Management of chemotherapy-associated febrile neutropenia

D Cameron. Br J Cancer. 2009 Sep.

Abstract

The development of febrile neutropenia during a course of chemotherapy is not only a life-threatening complication, it can also lead to a decision to reduce chemotherapy intensity in subsequent treatment cycles, thus putting patient outcomes at risk. Although there are strategies available for the primary prevention of febrile neutropenia, these are not widely used in the UK management of breast cancer. It is, therefore, paramount to have a well thought out and rigorously implemented care protocol for febrile neutropenia, involving patients, family/carers and health-care professionals in both primary and secondary care, to ensure early detection and effective management.

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Gold standard care pathway for patient with febrile neutropenia.
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