Iron treatment to lower anemia during pre-surgery chemotherapy
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving iron (iron sucrose) can reduce anemia during chemotherapy before curative surgery. It may help you feel better and have smoother treatment by improving low blood counts caused by iron deficiency.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are getting chemotherapy before planned surgery for certain cancers (breast, lung/thoracic, stomach/GI, or bladder/GU), with curative intent
- Your hemoglobin (a blood count) is low during chemotherapy, below 10.5 g/dL
- Your iron levels look low: ferritin under 500 ng/mL and iron saturation under 35%
- You can understand the study and sign consent forms
Quick eligibility check
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