Does Chemotherapy Increase the Risk of Common Infections?

In this Breastcancer.org podcast, Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., Breastcancer.org’s medical adviser, explains a study published in January 2016 suggesting that chemotherapy for breast cancer may increase the risk of common infections. Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski talk about: how the immune system works how chemotherapy affects the immune system when women who will be undergoing chemotherapy should get vaccines steps you can take to support your immune system