Macy's chemotherapy has left her so anemic and prone to infections that treatment must be temporarily halted.What type of drug might Macy be prescribed to help her body produce bone marrow stem cells that divide and develop into red and white blood cells,and platelets?

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Colony stimulating factor drugs, such as filgrastim or pegfilgrastim, can stimulate the bone marrow to produce more stem cells that eventually develop into red and white blood cells and platelets. This can help alleviate anemia and boost the immune system, reducing the risk of infection. They are commonly used in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or stem cell transplants.

Macy's Chemotherapy Has Left Her So Anemic and Prone to Infections