Members of the Blood Cancer Alliance come together to discuss how patients can use coping strategies during the pandemic
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12 May 2020
On Tuesday 12th May, members of the Blood Cancer Alliance came together to discuss COVID-19 and blood cancer in this webinar. Catch up on the webinar and hear the top tips from our experts on keeping well during shielding.
Information in this video is correct as of date of recording: 12/05/2020.
Treatment for most types of blood cancers will result in lower levels of white blood cells, neutrophils, that would usually fight food poisoning bacteria. Also, the lining of the gut acts as a barrier preventing bacteria from reaching the bloodstream, and during chemotherapy and radiotherapy this can become damaged, increasing the risk of infection
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