Cancer chemotherapy has an adverse affect of destroying leukocytes. Before a patient's next chemotherapy treatment, a patient undergoes a blood test called an absolute neutrophil count (ANC), which reveals that their neutrophil count is 1800 cells per microliter. Would their healthcare team be likely to proceed with their chemotherapy treatment? Why? 4. Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) can cause excessive bruising or petechiae. Explain the reasons for these symptoms.
