An exploration into the culture of blood transfusion practice in oncology

Background: Clinically defined cancer-related anaemia is common in cancer patients but the impact of mild/moderate anaemia is undetermined, when combined with cancer symptoms and/or the side effects of therapy. Blood transfusion is the standard treatment: however there are significant risks and cost...

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Main Author: Bishop, Liz
Published: University of Surrey 2009
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.731131