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41 Patient Education Resources

Low Platelets/Thrombocytopenia

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4090

Your blood is made up of many solid particles or cells and fluid. One type of cell is your platelets. Platelets (PLT) help the blood to clot or stop bleeding. If you do not have enough platelets in your blood, you may bruise and bleed more easily. This is called thrombocytopenia. This pamphlet describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.

Multiple Myeloma

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4093

Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer where plasma cells become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of multiple myeloma, and how it is treated.

Neutropenia (Low White Blood Count)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4092

Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). This pamphlet explains the causes of neutropenia, the signs and symptoms of an infection, and how you can prevent infections.

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