Tuesday, October 25, 2011

CDC launches effort to protect cancer patients from infections

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CDC launches effort to protect cancer patients from infections
Greater attention to infection prevention is needed for vulnerable population

Each year more than one million patients receive cancer treatment in an outpatient oncology clinic. Despite advances in oncology care, infections from both community and health care settings remain a major cause of hospitalization and death among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.   To help protect this vulnerable patient population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a new program featuring tools to help both clinicians and patients prevent infections. >>Learn more


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