Table 1.

Lay definitions of key terms

Term	Explanation
Anemia	Fewer/less red blood cells, which sometimes causes you to be tired
Lymphocytes	Types of white blood cells that work to fight illness and disease
Lymphopenia	Fewer/less lymphocytes, which sometimes increases your risk of infection
Myelosuppression	A decrease in bone marrow activity that results in the reduced production of blood cells. Myelosuppression is a common side effect of chemotherapy
Neutropenia	Fewer/less white blood cells, which sometimes increases your risk of infection
Platelets	Tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding
Thrombocytopenia	Fewer/less platelets, which sometimes increases your risk of bleeding