Febrile neutropenia in adult cancer

Febrile neutropenia (NF) remains one of the most frequent and serious complications of cancer treatment in adults, constituting a medical emergency that significantly impacts morbidity and mortality, the ability to deliver chemotherapy at optimal dose-intensity, and overall patient prognosis. Faced with constantly evolving therapeutic strategies in oncology and hematology, the emergence of new molecules and the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, up-to-date knowledge of NF management is essential for all healthcare professionals.This book, "Neutropénie Fébrile en Cancérologie Adulte" (Febrile Neutropenia in Adult Oncology), offers a comprehensive, practical and evidence-based summary of current knowledge on this issue. It is aimed at oncologists, hematologists, infectiologists, emergency physicians, hospital pharmacists, specialized nurses, as well as medical and pharmacy interns and students.