Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis

Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment

Volume: 2 Number: 2 May 29, 2024
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Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced anemia is the predominant adverse event observed in individuals undergoing cancer treatment, resulting in a reduction in red blood cells and hemoglobin levels. This condition manifests through indicators such as diminished quality of life and fatigue. Effective approaches for managing recurrent chemotherapy-induced anemia encompass the use of erythropoietin-stimulating agents, blood transfusions, and intravenous iron supplementation. Each of these interventions presents distinct pros and cons, with selecting a particular treatment modality contingent upon the severity of anemia and the duration of malignancy. A comprehensive review of scholarly literature reveals a high prevalence of anemia among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Ongoing research endeavors are focused on developing pharmacological agents for cancer treatment that are devoid of adverse effects, particularly concerning anemia, a common complication associated with this therapeutic approach.

Keywords

Anemia, Cancer,, Chemotherapy, erythropoietin

Supporting Institution

University of Raparin

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval: Ethical approval was not required, as the study conducted did not involve any ethical concerns or issues.

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APA
Ali, S., Farhan, A., Qader, I., & Mohammed, S. (2024). Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment. Journal of Bursa Faculty of Medicine, 2(2), 34-49. https://doi.org/10.61678/bursamed.1436846
AMA
1.Ali S, Farhan A, Qader I, Mohammed S. Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment. J Bursa Med. 2024;2(2):34-49. doi:10.61678/bursamed.1436846
Chicago
Ali, Sadradin, Ahmad Farhan, Ibrahim Qader, and Shahla Mohammed. 2024. “Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment”. Journal of Bursa Faculty of Medicine 2 (2): 34-49. https://doi.org/10.61678/bursamed.1436846.
EndNote
Ali S, Farhan A, Qader I, Mohammed S (May 1, 2024) Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment. Journal of Bursa Faculty of Medicine 2 2 34–49.
IEEE
[1]S. Ali, A. Farhan, I. Qader, and S. Mohammed, “Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment”, J Bursa Med, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 34–49, May 2024, doi: 10.61678/bursamed.1436846.
ISNAD
Ali, Sadradin - Farhan, Ahmad - Qader, Ibrahim - Mohammed, Shahla. “Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment”. Journal of Bursa Faculty of Medicine 2/2 (May 1, 2024): 34-49. https://doi.org/10.61678/bursamed.1436846.
JAMA
1.Ali S, Farhan A, Qader I, Mohammed S. Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment. J Bursa Med. 2024;2:34–49.
MLA
Ali, Sadradin, et al. “Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment”. Journal of Bursa Faculty of Medicine, vol. 2, no. 2, May 2024, pp. 34-49, doi:10.61678/bursamed.1436846.
Vancouver
1.Sadradin Ali, Ahmad Farhan, Ibrahim Qader, Shahla Mohammed. Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia in Adults Incidence and Treatment. J Bursa Med. 2024 May 1;2(2):34-49. doi:10.61678/bursamed.1436846