Managing chemotherapy induced anemia with darbepoetin alfa and other erythropoiesis stimulating agents: a nurse's perspective

Loraine Derbyshire, Colin W Thain School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom Abstract: Chemotherapy induced anemia (CIA) is a frequent complication of anticancer treatment, but often remains untreated. The main presenting symptom of CIA is fatigue, and this can have...

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Main Authors: Derbyshire L, Thain CW
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-11-01
Series:Nursing : Research and Reviews
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/managing-chemotherapy-induced-anemia-with-darbepoetin-alfa-and-other-e-a15104