Abstract:18617 Background: Anemia is a very common complication of cancer and its treatment. Epoetins have been proven effective in correcting anemia in cancer patients resulting to the reduction of the need for blood transfusions and having a positive impact to the quality of life (QoL). Darbepoetin alfa, is a novel erythropoiesis stimulating protein (NESP) with longer half life. Methods: This is a prospective, single-centre, clinical trial. Patients with haemoglobin < 12 g/dl, suffering from cancer (solid tumor o… Show more
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