What to know
CDC produced materials to help promote awareness about the importance of preventing infections in cancer patients.
Health tip sheets
- Neutropenia and Nadir
- Basic Hygiene Practices During Chemotherapy
- Caring for Children with Cancer
- Caring for Your Catheter
- Caring for Your Pet
- Food and Kitchen Safety
- Friends, Family, and Public Places
- Gardening and Housekeeping
- Medication Tips During Chemotherapy
- Signs and Symptoms of Infections During Chemotherapy
- Effects of a Low White Blood Cell Count During Chemotherapy
- Understanding Your Risk for Infection During Chemotherapy
Additional materials are available on the 3 Steps Toward Preventing Infections During Cancer Treatment website.
Fact sheet and video
Neutropenia and Risk for Infection: What You Need to Know fact sheet
A Patient’s Story
Breast cancer survivor Evelyn McKnight shares her story in this video. She was one of 99 patients who contracted hepatitis C at an oncology clinic.