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Neutropenia
- ANC = (total WBC) x (%segs + %bands)
- Nadir usually occurs 5-10d after chemo
- Duration of neutropenia depends on type of cancer treatment
- Solid tumor treatments: <5d
- Hematologic malignancies: 14d or longer
- (Leukemia or lymphoma) + chemo most commonly associated with neutropenia
