Chemotherapy is another cancer treatment that can decrease white blood cell count. This treatment method eliminates fast-growing cells, such as cancer cells, in the body and is considered an extremely effective method of combating the disease. However, like radiation, it can also cause a lot of collateral damage. It makes the body weaker and often takes a toll on some noncancerous cells.

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