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The Australian Cancer Anaemia Survey: A snapshot of anaemia in adult patients with cancer
T Seshadri, HM Prince, DR Bell, PB Coughlin, PPB James, GE Richardson, B Chern, P Briggs, J Norman, IN Olver, C Karapetis, J Stewart, G Beadle, R Bell, R Brodribb, M Byrne, D Dalley, N Driver, V Ganju, R Lindeman Show all
Medical Journal of Australia | WILEY | Published : 2005
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the frequency and management of anaemia in Australian adults with solid and haematological malignancies. Design: 6-month observational, prospective, multicentre study. Participants: 694 patients recruited from outpatient oncology clinics in 24 hospitals in five Australian states between 9 April 2001 and 31 July 2001. Main outcome measures: Frequency of anaemia (haemoglobin [Hb] level < 120 g/L) at enrolment and over ensuing 6 months, by tumour type, disease status and cancer treatment; anaemia treatment and "trigger" Hb level for this treatment. Results: Participants had median age 60 years, and 61% were women. Prevalence of anaemia at enrolment was 35% (199/562), with..
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