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Anemia frequently is associated with cancer or its treatment. Anemia may manifest itself in symptoms that include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, weakness, loss of appetite, and headache. Even mild to moderate anemia may cause fatigue at rest, and may deleteriously affect a cancer patient’s ability to perform normal daily activities. Along with functional impairment, anemic cancer patients may suffer a decline in their sense of well-being. The quality-of-life domains of exercise tolerance, work capability, social interaction, and leisure enjoyment may each be affected by anemia symptoms.1. Left untreated, anemia in cancer patients may become severe, necessitating red blood cell (RBC) transfussion.
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Baldass, N. (2001). Causes of Anemia in Cancer Patients. In: Korpan, N.N. (eds) Atlas of Cryosurgery. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6207-1_26
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