The patient is a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL).As part of treatment,the patient must undergo several weeks of chemotherapy.The most serious complication of chemotherapy is

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Infection is the most troublesome complication of chemotherapy for the immunosuppressed patient,and infection is a major cause of death in a leukemic patient.Nausea and vomiting are common findings in the treatment phase.While anemia is a common complication of the disease and treatment,it is not as serious as immunosuppression.Alopecia is an unfortunate side effect of chemotherapy,but is not a life-threatening complication.

The Patient Is a 12-Year-Old Boy Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoid