Anemia before cancer surgery and survival
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study looks at whether having low red blood cells (anemia) before cancer surgery is linked to a higher risk of dying after the surgery. It helps doctors understand if anemia is a warning sign for patients having curative cancer surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be scheduled for cancer surgery that is meant to cure the cancer (not emergency or palliative).
- You must not have had a blood transfusion before the surgery.
- You must have had a routine blood test (complete blood count) taken before the surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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