Low blood cell counts occur because of chemotherapyâs effect on blood cells made in the bone marrow. Blood cell counts often reach their lowest level about 7â14 days after chemotherapy. Bone marrow suppression is the most common and most serious side effect of chemotherapy.
Thanatology is the scientific study of death. It investigates the mechanisms and forensic aspects of death, such as bodily changes that accompany death and the post-mortem period, as well as wider psychological and social aspects related to death.
The word thanatopsis means thoughts about death' and this poem sees Nature as a soothing and healing force. Bryant Encourages us to live our lives in a way that enables us to enjoy and understand nature. Because of this relationship with nature, death will not be feared, nor will it come as a surprise (ll. 73-81).