Chemotherapy-induced anemia
- Exclude bleeding, iron/B12/folate + hemolysis first
- Transfusion gives fastest correction when symptomatic/severe
- ESA only in selected noncurative chemotherapy settings
- ESA raises thrombosis risk and targets modest Hb
- Correct iron deficiency to improve response
- Avoid ESA when cure is the treatment intent unless indicated
Use at a glance
- Exclude bleeding, iron/B12/folate + hemolysis first
Choosing treatment
- ESA only in selected noncurative chemotherapy settings
- Correct iron deficiency to improve response
Treatment selection
- Transfusion gives fastest correction when symptomatic/severe
Safety / pitfalls
- ESA raises thrombosis risk and targets modest Hb
- Avoid ESA when cure is the treatment intent unless indicated
Self-check
- What should be excluded when evaluating Chemotherapy-induced anemia?
bleeding, iron/B12/folate + hemolysis first.
- What should generally be avoided in Chemotherapy-induced anemia?
ESA when cure is the treatment intent.
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