Journal article
Epoetin Alfa in Cancer Patients Evidence-Based Guidelines
Abstract
Anemia is a common cause of cancer-related fatigue. A systematic review of the literature was performed to establish guidelines on the use of epoetin alfa for the treatment of anemia. The evidence in support of these guidelines was selected, reviewed, and summarized by the members of the Canadian Cancer and Anemia Guidelines Development Group. The effects of epoetin alfa on quality of life (QOL) in patients with cancer were examined in 5 …
Authors
Turner R; Anglin P; Burkes R; Couture F; Evans W; Goss G; Grimshaw R; Melosky B; Paterson A; Quirt I
Journal
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 954–965
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2001
DOI
10.1016/s0885-3924(01)00357-8
ISSN
0885-3924