What is Thrombocytopenia and How Does it Affect Cancer Patients?
Thrombocytopenia is a condition where there is a lower than normal number of platelets in the blood, which are essential for blood clotting. Cancer patients may develop thrombocytopenia due to the cancer itself or as a side effect of treatments like chemotherapy. Symptoms can include easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, and petechiae (small red spots on the skin). Severe thrombocytopenia may require platelet transfusions to reduce the risk of bleeding.
