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Review
. 2007;24(3):267-72.
doi: 10.1007/s12032-007-0037-5.

Erythropoietin therapy and cancer related anaemia: updated Swedish recommendations

Jane Ahlqvist-Rastad  1 , Maria Albertsson, Jonas Bergh, Gunnar Birgegård, Peter Johansson, Bertil Jonsson, Elisabeth Kjellen, Sven Påhlman, Björn Zackrisson, Anders Osterborg
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Erythropoietin therapy and cancer related anaemia: updated Swedish recommendations

Jane Ahlqvist-Rastad et al. Med Oncol. 2007.

Abstract

Due to concerns related to treatment with erythropoietin (EPO) and possible negative effects on tumour control, a workshop was organised by the Medical Products Agency of Sweden with the aim to revise national treatment guidelines if needed. In patients with solid tumours, conflicting results have been reported with respect to tumour control and survival. Until further notice it is therefore recommended that EPO should be used restrictively in the treatment of patients with cancer and that the anticipated improvement in quality of life should be evaluated against potential risks.

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