Predictors of the development of febrile neutropenia in chemotherapy for advanced germ cell tumors.

Published in: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (2023)

We identified older age, renal dysfunction, and first cycle of chemotherapy as predictive factors for FN. No statistically significant difference was shown in the usage of prophylactic G-CSF. Special attention should be given to FN in patients with high-risk factors.

Keyphrases

chemotherapy induced
germ cell
risk factors
locally advanced
working memory
oxidative stress
middle aged
squamous cell carcinoma
rectal cancer
cerebrospinal fluid