A common consequence of many cancer chemotherapy drugs is destruction of bone marrow cells. This leads to a decrease in the number of circulating erythrocytes and leukocytes, resulting in conditions called anemia and leukopenia, respectively. Predict the consequences of anemia and leukopenia, considering the function of these types of cells

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Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.