Erythropoietin therapy and cancer related anaemia : updated Swedish recommendations

• 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.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Cancer och onkologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Cancer and Oncology (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Anemia

Cancer therapy

Epoetin

Erythropoietin

Erythropoietin receptor

Safety

MEDICINE

MEDICIN

erythropoietin

safety

cancer therapy

epoetin

anemia

receptor

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)