Summary Neutropenia is a term used to describe a lower-than-normal level of white blood cells also called neutrophils. White blood cells/neutrophils help the body's immune system fight off infection. When neutrophil levels are low, infections can spread uncontested, often resulting in harm to the body. In this program we'll see that a reduction in neutrophils is caused when cell production cannot keep up with the number of cells that die - either by natural occurrence, or by outside influences such as chemotherapy treatment. We'll also meet patients who have been living with neutropenia and their families and see how they're coping with this condition.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ellen Marguerite Cullivan Carlos Pagan Mubin Syed Sumeet Patel
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Apr 24, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Information Television Network
Summary Neutropenia is a term used to describe a lower-than-normal level of white blood cells also called neutrophils. White blood cells/neutrophils help the body's immune system fight off infection. When neutrophil levels are low, infections can spread uncontested, often resulting in harm to the body. In this program we'll see that a reduction in neutrophils is caused when cell production cannot keep up with the number of cells that die - either by natural occurrence, or by outside influences such as chemotherapy treatment. We'll also meet patients who have been living with neutropenia and their families and see how they're coping with this condition.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Apr 24, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Information Television Network
