BC Cancer Pharmacy – Hematologic Adverse Effects

Understand the pathophysiology of myelosuppression.

Review the methods for grading myelosuppression.

Describe the prevention, assessment & management of neutropenia and febrile neutropenia.

Describe the prevention, assessment & management of thrombocytopenia.

Describe the prevention, assessment & management of anemia.

Describe the prevention, identification, and management of other hematologic side effects.

Categorize cancer therapy agents commonly associated with hematologic toxicities.