Chemotherapy Induced Thrombocytopenia Therapeutics:Risk Factors and Pathophysiology Chemotherapy induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) is a common side effect of many cancer treatment regimens that can greatly impact a patient's quality of life. Certain chemotherapeutic agents are more likely to cause thrombocytopenia than others due to their mechanism of action. Specifically, drugs that are associated with myelosuppression such as alkylating agents, anthracyclines, and...