1. Neutropenia Support Association Inc. Increasing the understanding of neutropenia by providing information and support for care givers, patients and their families. http://www.neutropenia.ca/

Increasing the understanding of neutropenia by providing information and support for care givers, patients and their families. Welcome The Neutropenia Support Assoc. Inc. is a volunteer driven registered charity, that was formed in 1989 to increase awareness and understanding of neutropenia. Neutropenia is a blood disorder you don't often hear about, but it can affect anyone. Some people are born with it. It can happen after a viral infection, or can be drug induced. Some offending agents include some antibiotics, antithyroid agents, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory agents, antirheumatics, sedatives etc. Exposure to certain poisons can also cause Neutropenia. Neutropenia affects as many as one in three patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. It is also associated with many other diseases like Lupus (SLE), Malaria, Hepatitis viruses, Barth Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Parvovirus, Felty's Syndrome, to name just a few. Neutropenia can be a serious problem requiring prompt attention. Without proper medical care, patients may find it hard to lead normal lives. Severe cases can be life threatening.

2. Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry (SCNIR) - Seattle, Washington A disease registry which was established in Australia, Canada, the European Community and the United States in March, 1994. Information for patients and families and health care providers. http://depts.washington.edu/registry/

The Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry The Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry (SCNIR) was established in March 1994, in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the European Community. The SCNIR is directed by a scientific advisory board of physicians from around the world who care for SCN patients. Our mission is to establish a world-wide database of treatment and disease-related outcomes for persons diagnosed with SCN. Collection of this information will lead to improved medical care and is used for research to determine the causes of neutropenia. Privacy Statement under construction Table of Contents Patient Information Types of Severe Chronic Neutropenia Long Term Management of SCN Patient Handbook Link Patient Newsletter ... Links Physician Information Forms SCNIR Physician Newsletters SCNIR Bibliography ... Contact the SCNIR for more information

3. Neutropenia Support Association Inc. Increasing the understanding of neutropenia by providing information and support for care givers, patients and their families. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

4. About Neutropenia - Neutropenia Support Association Inc. neutropenia is a blood disorder that can affect anyone. People can get neutropenia when treated for cancer with chemotherapy drugs. http://www.neutropenia.ca/about/

What is Neutropenia Hematology 101 Types of Neutropenia Patient Evaluation and Treatment ... FAQ What is Neutropenia? -NEUTROPENIA, Causes, Consequences, and Care, Provided by The Neutropenia Association Inc.1993 Neutropenia is a blood disorder that can affect anyone. Some people are born with it. It can happen after a viral infection. In some cases the cause can be a side effect of a drug, or exposure to certain poisons. People can get neutropenia when treated for cancer with chemotherapy drugs. Sometimes it happens for no known reason. Blood is made up of billions of cells. There are many different types of blood cells, but most of the time you hear about two kinds - red cells and white cells. There are more red cells than any other type of blood cell. They are very important as they carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. White blood cells are just as important, but for a very different reason. One of their jobs is to protect you from infection. There are several kinds of white cells. Each has a special function. The most common ones are: Neutrophils (pronounced NEW TROH FILS), which surround and destroy bacteria in your body; and

5. About Neutropenia - Neutropenia Support Association Inc. What is neutropenia? neutropenia, Causes, Consequences, and Care, Provided by The neutropenia Association Inc.1993 http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. What Is Neutropenia? Radiation induced neutropenia is related to the amount of exposure and if the site neutropenia is prolonged or the risk is increased with advanced age, http://www.realnurseed.com/t1000.htm

Content last updated on 11/11/02 with quite a bit of new information added! "What Is Neutropenia?" Cyndi Cramer, BA,RN,OCN R eal N urse E d.com One Contact Hour Self Learning Module Objectives: 1. Define Neutropenia. 2. Calculate an ANC and explain its significance. 3. Outline causes and risk factors for neutropenia. 4. Identify clinical consequences of neutropenia. 5. Describe management strategies for neutropenia. What Is Neutropenia? I have started a short survey of people who have read this module (whether they take the the test for credit or just read it for their own information) Click here or click the link at the bottom of the module to answer a few anonymous survey questionsTHANK YOU! When a patient’s immune system becomes compromised and is at increased risk for infection we look at more then the WBC’s (white blood cells). We actually look at the differential on the CBC and calculate the ANC (absolute neutrophil count). By doing this we are able to look at the precursors of the WBC’s. These are the "baby WBC’s" or immature blood cells. These are found in the patient’s bone marrow. This number will give us a more accurate measurement of a patient’s risk for infection. To measure this we look at the neutrophils (sometimes also called segs or polys) and the bands. The following formula is used:

7. What Is Neutropenia? "What Is neutropenia?" Cyndi Cramer, BA RN OCN 5. Describe management strategies for neutropenia. What Is neutropenia? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. EMedicine - Neutropenia : Article By John E Godwin, MD, MS neutropenia neutropenia is a decrease in circulating neutrophils in the peripheral blood. The absolute neutrophil count (ANC) defines neutropenia. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1640.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Hematology Neutropenia Last Updated: August 4, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Schultz disease, agranulocytosis, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenic fever AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: John E Godwin, MD, MS , Associate Director, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Foster McGaw Hospital, Loyola University at Chicago Medical Center Coauthor(s): Daniel D Shin, MD , Fellow, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Stanford University; John E Godwin, MD, MS , Associate Director, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Foster McGaw Hospital, Loyola University at Chicago Medical Center

9. Neupogen® Home Information for patients, doctors, and healthcare professionals about Neupogen. It is used for treating neutropenia, a common side effect of chemotherapy. http://www.neupogen.com/

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10. Mayo Clinic Answers a patient question as to what neutropenia is and the success of treatment. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. EMedicine - Autoimmune And Chronic Benign Neutropenia : Article By Susumu Inoue, Autoimmune and Chronic Benign neutropenia Chronic (ie, lasting 6 mo, as opposed to acute) benign neutropenia can be regarded as a synonym of autoimmune http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic184.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Hematology Autoimmune and Chronic Benign Neutropenia Last Updated: April 21, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: AIN, autoimmune granulocytopenia, autoimmune neutropenia of infancy, antineutrophil antibodies, primary AIN, primary autoimmune neutropenia, secondary AIN, secondary autoimmune neutropenia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Susumu Inoue, MD , Director of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Hurley Medical Susumu Inoue, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology International Society for Experimental Hematology , and Society for Pediatric Research Editor(s): Gary R Jones, MD

12. Chemotherapy Drugs Chemo Side Effects Information for patients and doctors about fighting cancer chemotherapy induced neutropenia (white blood cell deficiency) and consequent infections with this medicine. http://www.neulasta.com/

13. Neutropenia after a proper evaluation. Febrile neutropenia One technical term of Febrile neutropenia is fairly easy to treat unless there is a delay in http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Neutropenia In Ch. 174, White Blood Cell Because neutropenia itself has no specific symptoms, it is usually diagnosed In acute neutropenia, a person can develop fever and painful sores (ulcers) http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec14/ch174/ch174b.html

var externalLinkWarning = "The link you have selected will take you to a site outside Merck and The Merck Manuals.*n*nThe Merck Manuals do not review or control the content of any non-Merck site. The Merck Manuals do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Merck sources."; Search The Second Home Edition , Online Version Search Index A B C D ... Z Sections Accidents and Injuries Blood Disorders Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders ... Women's Health Issues Resources Anatomical Drawings Multimedia Pronunciations Weights and Measures ... , Online Version Section Blood Disorders Chapter White Blood Cell Disorders Topics Introduction Basophilic Disorders Eosinophilic Disorders Lymphocytic Leukocytosis ... Monocyte Disorders Neutropenia Neutrophilic Leukocytosis Neutropenia Buy The Book Print This Topic Email This Topic Pronunciations aplastic anemia chloramphenicol corticosteroid cyclic neutropenia ... pneumonia Neutropenia is an abnormally low number of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils serve as the major defense of the body against acute bacterial and certain fungal infections. Neutrophils usually constitute about 45 to 75% of all white blood cells in the bloodstream. When the neutrophil count falls below 1,000 cells per microliter of blood, the risk of infection increases somewhat; when it falls below 500 cells per microliter, the risk of infection increases greatly. Without the key defense provided by neutrophils, a person has problems controlling infections and is at risk of dying from an infection.

15. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic At The U-M Cancer Center Affiliated with Mott Children's Hospital, the UMCC Pediatric Cancer Clinic at the University of Michigan treats pediatric cancers, as well as sickle cell disease, chronic neutropenias and chronic granulomatous disease. http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/clinic/pedclinic.htm

U-M Health System U-M Medical School U-M Gateway Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Clinics and Treatment Areas Amenities Clinical Programs See Also: The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Clinic The Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Clinic treats patients with pediatric solid tumors, including neuroblastomas rhabdomyosarcomas Wilm's tumors and brain tumors , as well as patients with l ymphomas leukemias and other childhood cancers . Patients with coagulation disorders and sickle cell anemia are also seen in the clinic, since it is part of The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology The U-M has the largest pediatric oncology research effort in Michigan. Studies are ongoing to better understand genetic mechanisms underlying neuroblastoma, acute leukemia and brain tumors. Other studies are directed toward improving patients' own defenses against cancer. The U-M program is one of only a few in the United States to hold a training grant in Pediatric Hematology, which allows the program to train future academicians in clinical care and research involving childhood hematologic and oncologic diseases. About the Clinic Appointments Physicians and Staff Pediatric Cancer Treatment Information ... Support See Also:

16. Imaginis - Neutropenia neutropenia is an abnormal decrease in white blood cells most often resulting from a viral infection or exposure to certain drugs or chemicals. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 11, Ch. 135, Leukopenia And Lymphocytopenia neutropenia accompanied by monocytopenia and lymphocytopenia is often a more serious neutropenia may be classified by the neutrophil count (total WBC http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section11/chapter135/135a.jsp

18. Neutropenia OnLine Register, become a member and participate in a forum about this disorder. http://login.prospero.com/dir-login/index.asp?getDPref=0&webtag=NEUTROPENIA&

19. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 11, Ch. 135, Leukopenia And Lymphocytopenia neutropenia (Granulocytopenia; Agranulocytosis) A reduction in the blood neutrophil (granulocyte) count, often leading to increased susceptibility http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. Neutropenia - Health And Medical Information Produced By Doctors - MedicineNet.c Doctorproduced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about your health concerns. http://www.medicinenet.com/neutropenia/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home > Neutropenia search help Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Neutropenia What is neutropenia? What conditions are associated with neutropenia? What is neutropenia? "Neutropenia" is a condition of an abnormally low number of a type of a particular type of white blood cell called a neutrophil. White blood cells (leukocytes) are the cells in the blood that play important roles in the body's immune by fighting off infection. Because white blood cells can be affected by many diseases, doctors will often check the "white blood cell count" in evaluating health conditions. The normal white blood cells are of different types and include neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. The average blood concentration (cells per cubic mm) for each type are: neutrophils (3650); lymphocytes (2500); monocytes (430); eosinophils (150); basophils (30). Neutrophils function by actually killing and eating up microorganisms that invade our bodies. "Neutropenia" is present when the neutophil count is less than 2000. What conditions are associated with neutropenia?

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