24th February 2025

You are working on the oncology ward. A patient with a new diagnosis of small cell lung cancer has been admitted

You are working on the oncology ward. A patient with a new diagnosis of small cell lung cancer has been admitted for inpatient chemotherapy and is being counselled for the risks of chemotherapy, including the risk of neutropenia and severe infection. The patient asks you when she is at highest risk of developing neutropenia after her chemotherapy. What would the most appropriate answer be?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.