Anemia of cancer is characterized by ineffective erythropoiesis, which is due to a number of factors. One of the most important among these is abnormal iron metabolism. Iron deficiency can occur ...

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In mice, dampening the activity of area postrema neurons diminished cancer-induced muscle and fat loss and increased lifespan ...

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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are capable of increasing hemoglobin levels in most anemic patients with cancer. Using ESAs to treat anemia in cancer patients reduces transfusion ...

But most people don't realize that fatigue is often caused by a treatable condition: anemia. "I felt like I was moving underwater," recalls Peggy B., a 48-year-old breast cancer survivor ...

This article discusses the results of a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of these agents in patients with cancer. You have full access to this article via your institution.

Dr. Waqqas Tai, a cancer specialist based in Brooklyn, said you should visit a doctor if you have pencil-thin stools, rectal ...

If the body lacks sufficient iron, it hinders its ability to create an adequate amount of red blood cells, resulting in anemia and other associated health issues. For cancer patients, iron ...

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) occurs when turbulence in the blood destroys red blood cells. This leads to symptoms such as tiredness and shortness of breath. Certain treatments are ...