| Literature DB >> 17873301 |
Jane Ahlqvist-Rastad1, Maria Albertsson, Jonas Bergh, Gunnar Birgegård, Peter Johansson, Bertil Jonsson, Elisabeth Kjellen, Sven Påhlman, Björn Zackrisson, Anders Osterborg.
Abstract
Due to concerns related to treatment with erythropoietin (EPO) and possible negative effects on tumour control, a workshop was organised by the Medical Products Agency of Sweden with the aim to revise national treatment guidelines if needed. In patients with solid tumours, conflicting results have been reported with respect to tumour control and survival. Until further notice it is therefore recommended that EPO should be used restrictively in the treatment of patients with cancer and that the anticipated improvement in quality of life should be evaluated against potential risks.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17873301 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-007-0037-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Oncol ISSN: 1357-0560 Impact factor: 3.064