Higher Risk of Infection in Cancer Patients: An Overview

Infections can be easily contracted by anyone. They are caused by pathogens in the environment. Exposure to these microorganisms can afflict us with various health complications. And these complications might pose a bigger threat to those who have cancer and those who are undergoing treatment.

Why are Cancer Patients at a Higher Risk?

Anyone can easily get an infection. We can get it from a little cut, perhaps from what we ate, or even what we might have touched. For cancer patients, the risks of having an infection and its effects dramatically increases.

The type of cancer and the type of treatment play …read more