May
2003
Effect of recombinant human erythropoietin on quality of life in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: Results of a randomized, controlled trial.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2003;25(6):512-518.
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A nice demonstration again in a placebo controlled trial that recombinant EPO is safe and effective in anemic cancer patients on chemorx. The three times weekly dose is more commonly replaced now with the once weekly dose, starting at 40,000 U SQ.
– David H. Henry