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Clin J Oncol Nurs ; 18(4): 426-31, 2014 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25095295

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Despite advances in oncology care, infections from both community and healthcare settings remain a major cause of hospitalization and death among patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy. Neutropenia (low white blood cell count) is a common and potentially dangerous side effect in patients receiving chemotherapy treatments and may lead to higher risk of infection. Preventing infection during treatment can result in significant decreases in morbidity and mortality for patients with cancer. As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients public health campaign, a public-private partnership was formed between the CDC Foundation and Amgen, Inc. The CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control developed and launched an interactive website, www.PreventCancerInfections.org, designed for patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The site encourages patients to complete a risk assessment for developing neutropenia during their treatment. After completing the assessment, patients receive information about how to lower the risk for infection and keep themselves healthy while receiving chemotherapy.


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Computer-Assisted Instruction , Internet , Neoplasms/complications , Opportunistic Infections/prevention & control , Patient Education as Topic , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. , Drug Industry , Humans , Public-Private Sector Partnerships , United States
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