Comparison of Hematological and Biochemical Profile Changes in Pre- and Post-Chemotherapy Treatment of Cancer Patients Attended at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia 2019: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Bayu Wondimneh YimenuSathisha Anekere Dasappa SettyGebrekidan Gebregzabher AsfehaEzra BelayGidey GebremeskelGelagey Baye Temesgen

Published in: Cancer management and research (2021)

Hematological profiles, except lymphocytes, were found significantly decreased whereas biochemical profiles, urea, and creatinine were decreased non-significantly, while AST and ALT showed non-significant increments in post-chemotherapy compared to pre-chemotherapy.

Keyphrases

locally advanced
healthcare
palliative care
rectal cancer
radiation therapy
peripheral blood
emergency department
acute care
combination therapy