Released for World Cancer Day (4th February), episode 17 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron highlights a critical crossover that cancer patients to be aware of between infection, neutropenia, and sepsis.
Dr Ron Daniels, UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer, is joined by Blood Cancer UK’s Health Information Manager, Rachel Yarham, to discuss:
- Why cancer patients often face a higher risk of infection and therefore sepsis
- How neutropenia affects the immune system and how it relates to blood cancer
- The key signs of infection that could progress to sepsis if left untreated
- The fantastic free resources that Blood Cancer UK has created to make patient advocacy easier – including a behind-the-scenes look at the project
- The role of charity collaboration in disseminating life-saving information
Sepsis can escalate rapidly, but with the right knowledge, early intervention can save lives.
Whether you're living with cancer, caring for someone who is, or just want to be more informed, this episode offers essential advice and shines a spotlight on a fantastic new resource created by Blood Cancer UK, that is fully endorsed and supported by UKST: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/treatment/infection-neutropenia-sepsis/
As ever, if you’ve been affected by sepsis you can access our free, nurse-led support services at https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/
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