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Cancer- and chemotherapy-induced anemia.

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
May 1, 2012
George M Rodgers et al. (19 authors)
Journal ArticlePractice GuidelineHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in treating anemia in adult cancer patients, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy, and to update clinical guidelines accordingly.

Results Summary

The study highlights that ESAs can correct anemia in cancer patients but notes recent findings of detrimental health effects, leading to FDA label revisions and updated NCCN Guidelines. The guidelines emphasize individualized treatment based on patient condition.

Population

Adult cancer patients, especially those receiving chemotherapy.

Effective Dosage

Not Assessed

Duration

Not Assessed

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (4)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
transfusion with packed red blood cells
decrease
anemia
patients with cancer
-
can correct
#1
administration of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs)
decrease
anemia
patients with cancer
-
can correct
#2
iron supplementation
decrease
anemia
patients with cancer
-
can correct
#3
erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs)
decrease
health effects
-
-
showing detrimental health effects
#4
Abstract

Anemia is prevalent in 30% to 90% of patients with cancer. Anemia can be corrected through either treating the underlying cause or providing supportive care through transfusion with packed red blood cells or administration of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), with or without iron supplementation. Recent studies showing detrimental health effects of ESAs sparked a series of FDA label revisions and a sea change in the perception of these once commonly used agents. In light of this, the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Cancer- and Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia underwent substantial revisions this year. The purpose of these NCCN Guidelines is twofold: 1) to operationalize the evaluation and treatment of anemia in adult cancer patients, with an emphasis on those who are receiving concomitant chemotherapy, and 2) to enable patients and clinicians to individualize anemia treatment options based on patient condition.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnemiaAntineoplastic AgentsBlood TransfusionHematinicsHumansMedical OncologyNeoplasmsRisk FactorsTransfusion Reaction
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety40
Efficacy70/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations137
Citations/Year10.5
Relative Citation Ratio4.20
NIH Percentile90.8%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.95
Weight Score1.69
Normalized Score0.61