An observation into functional aspects of neutrophils in patients with malignant solid tumors before treatment and after chemotherapy and G CSF administration
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction Uncontrolled growth of a group of cells is called cancer Most of the drugs and therapies used in the management of cancer are immune suppressiveObjective The present study was undertaken to observe the functional aspects of neutrophils in patients with malignant solid tumors before treatment and after chemotherapy and G CSF AdministrationMaterials and Methods A total of 30 adult male and female patients who were newly diagnosed with malignant tumors were included as cases 30 normal age and gender matched individuals were included as cases Collection of blood was performed as per standard guidelinesResults There was a significant P valueConclusion Our results are in accordance with earlier studies as we have observed positive impact on neutrophil percentage followed by the intervention We recommend further detailed studies in this area with involvement of more parameters and large populationKeywords Malignant tumors Chemotherapy Neutrophil
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Parameshwari K, Madhusudhan U
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