Voorzichtig met erytropoëtine bij patiënten met kanker

J. van der Lelie*

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Abstract

Erythropoietin has been shown to shorten survival in cancer patients under certain circumstances. Possible mechanisms are an increase in thrombotic events, tumour progression, and induction of angiogenesis. The FDA advises its use in oncology only as a replacement for blood transfusions in patients receiving chemotherapy. In these patients, a rise in haemoglobin above 7.4 mmol/l should be avoided.
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)920-922
JournalNederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
Volume152
Issue number16
Publication statusPublished - 19 Apr 2008
Externally publishedYes

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