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myelosuppressive therapy

(my-low-sup-PRESS-iv THER-a-pee)

Treatment that slows or stops the growth of new blood cells.

Read about low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count, or low blood platelet count (bleeding and bruising problems) as side effects of breast cancer treatment.

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