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During treatment of prostate cancer, correction of anemia must also be considered
December 29th, 2005
Scientists advocated that during treatment of prostate cancer, correction of anemia must also be considered. According to a study from France, "Abnormal laboratory parameters are frequently observed during the course of prostate cancer. Anemia, often due to multifactorial causes, develops progressively and essentially depends on the stage of the disease and the therapeutic strategy." "Androgen deprivation can induce a reduction of hemoglobin that can sometimes be severe, especially in the case of complete hormonal blockade. At a time when the extension of the indications for hormonal blockade in combination with external beam radiotherapy in...
Source: Blood Weekly (2005-12-29)
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