Background:
anaemia, cancer, Anaemia
ANAEMIA, CANCER, ANAEMIA
Anaemia is highly prevalent in people with advanced, palliative cancer yet
sufficiently effective and safe treatments are lacking. Oral iron is poorly
tolerated, and blood transfusion offers only transient benefits. Intravenous
iron has shown promise as an effective treatment for anaemia but its use for
people with advanced, palliative cancer lacks evidence.