Anemia is common in people with cancer, especially in those receiving chemotherapy. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, an iron protein that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. If the level of red blood cells is too low, parts of the body do not get enough oxygen and cannot work properly. Most people with anemia feel tired or weak. The fatigue associated with anemia often lowers a person's quality of life and ability to cope with cancer and treatment side effects.
A doctorate in nursing degree takes, on average, four to six years to complete. You will spend a great deal of time focusing on an area of research that you choose. For students who have the time and resources, there is the chance to finish your program sooner.
If you started your nursing career with a diploma and had to go back to school for your BSN, it could take an additional eight years to complete your doctorate. Some BSN to Ph.D. programs take only five years, according to a September 2009 article on the AllNurses.com website. Seven years is the minimum time from entry to medical school to completion of residency; again, the total time will be affected by your initial nursing degree or diploma.