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Optimizing Symptoms and Management of Febrile Neutropenia among Cancer Patients: Current Status and Future Directions

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Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a common and serious complication among cancer patients undergoing myelosuppressive chemotherapy. FN should be treated as a medical emergency because it can lead to life-threatening complications… Click to show full abstract

Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a common and serious complication among cancer patients undergoing myelosuppressive chemotherapy. FN should be treated as a medical emergency because it can lead to life-threatening complications if appropriate treatment is not initiated immediately. This study provides a critical review on the current management of FN and identifies possible directions to optimize FN management.

Keywords: management; cancer patients; among cancer; febrile neutropenia

Journal Title: Current Oncology Reports
Year Published: 2017

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