Welcome to the NNN Web Site!

Welcome to the National Neutropenia Network web site where you can find valuable information about this condition. The site is divided into the six main helpful sections included below. Click on an area's main headline link to be taken to that area. Be absolutely sure to check out the section on this year's NNN conference. Registration slots are still available for this very informative event.

Neutropenia: What It Is

Neutropenia is a very rare blood condition that causes a reduced number or complete lack of neutrophils. Neutrophils are a type of blood cell that defends the body against bacterial infections. Sometimes the term Severe Chronic Neutropenia (SNC) may be used to describe a … [Read More...]

Patient & Family Support

This page contains background and specialty information on a number of individuals working to understand and find ways to alleviate Neutropenia. Their contact information is listed as well, and you are encouraged to reach them if you or someone you love has or may have … [Read More...]

Medical Care

Often, diagnosis of Neutropenia is difficult. Since it’s a very rare condition, its symptoms are frequently assumed and confused with other conditions or diseases. Chemotherapy for Leukemia or other cancers can cause patients, especially children, to become neutropenic. … [Read More...]

2011 Conference

The 2011 Neutropenia Conference was a memorable weekend where individuals and families impacted by neutropenia met to talk, share, listen and learn.  It was a wonderful weekend with the highest attendance yet. Over twenty children joined together for a day of games and … [Read More...]

Register for Help

This website is just one of the resources created by the NNN. We have two main goals. First, we coordinate efforts on a national scale to promote awareness and education of Neutropenia. As you may know, diagnosing Neutropenia can be difficult and many other conditions will … [Read More...]

Resources

This section of our site contains several downloadable items from newsletters to presentations. Click an item's link to begin its download to your computer. Website Questions and Comments? Send us an e-mail: Contact The NNN The website and conference information … [Read More...]