Normocytic anaemia is associated with systemic inflammation and poorer survival in patients with colorectal cancer treated with curative intent.

Stephen Thomas McSorleyMark JohnstoneColin W SteeleCampbell S D RoxburghPaul G HorganDonald C McMillanDavid Mansouri

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2018)

Normocytic anaemia was associated with systemic inflammation and poorer CSS. Inflammation may drive both anaemia and disease recurrence in these patients, and targeting this process may improve both.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
prognostic factors
ejection fraction
iron deficiency
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
free survival
patient reported outcomes
drug delivery