Medications and Other Factors: What Suppresses Bone Marrow?
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According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly all chemotherapy agents can suppress bone marrow, a condition also known as myelosuppression, by targeting and damaging rapidly growing cells in the bone marrow. This critical process can lead to a significant reduction in the production of blood cells, which include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Beyond chemotherapy, a variety of other medications, medical conditions, and environmental factors can also cause bone marrow suppression.
