作者: Michael Heuser , Arnold Ganser
DOI: 10.1007/S00277-005-1086-5
关键词: Cancer 、 Radiation therapy 、 Hematology 、 Erythropoietin 、 Immunology 、 Internal medicine 、 Anemia 、 Oncology 、 Recombinant DNA 、 Chemotherapy 、 Medicine 、 Concomitant 、 General Medicine
摘要: Recombinant human erythropoietins (rhEPO) reliably increase hemoglobin levels in cancer patients experiencing chemotherapy-associated anemia. However, with “anemia of cancer” not being treated chemotherapy, rhEPO appears less effective. Recently, two studies have been broadly discussed which raised concern on the concomitant use erythropoietin and chemo- or radiation therapy patients. In addition, is generally considered cost-effective. Thus, application should be limited to indications proven clinical benefit. This review will provide an overview state art anemic discuss future developments.