Anemia in People With Cancer
Here you'll find information about cancer-related anemia, what causes it, and how it can be managed.
Anemia
Anemia is having a lower than normal number of red blood cells in your blood. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. Not having enough of them can result in feeling weak, tired, or short of breath. Find out more about cancer-related anemia and what can be done about it here.
Home Care for the Cancer Patient: Blood Counts
This section of our Home Care guide provides a brief overview of low red blood cell counts.
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