If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer chemotherapy, researchers report.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people who undergo chemotherapy. The treatment can weaken the immune system and damage barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes, that help ...
Chemotherapy can weaken your immune system by reducing levels of infection-fighting white blood cells. If your white blood cell count is too low, it can increase your risk of getting COVID-19.