Anemia is a fairly common side effect of cancer therapy. ANEMIA Red Blood Cells: There are three main types of cells in your blood: white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the tissues in the body. Oxygen is needed to produce energy. Lowered red blood cell […]
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Aranesp is a chemotherapy support drug used to treat anemia. It is not recommended for people with certain types of cancer. To learn more, click here.