Iron deficiency anemia in gastric cancer: a Canadian retrospective review

201838 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Grace H. Tang · Palmetto Hematology Oncology

Rachel Hart · Palmetto Hematology Oncology

Michelle Sholzberg · Laboratory of Molecular Genetics

Christine Brezden‐Masley · GTx (United States)

Abstract

The point prevalence of IDA was high in our gastric cancer patients despite inconsistent screening for IDA. Our findings indicate the need for a consistent diagnostic and therapeutic approach to IDA in this vulnerable patient population.

Topics & Keywords

Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Iron Metabolism and Disorders Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 30, Issue 12, pp. 1497-1501

DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001251

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