From a healthcare system cost and outcome perspective, blood transfusion is the preferred strategy for chemotherapy-induced anemia. However, rHuEPO may be considered an effective blood-sparing alternative for patients with non-stem cell disorders. Future cost-effectiveness analyses are needed to assess more completely both the clinical and quality-of-life benefits rHuEPO may contribute to individual patients' lives and to society overall.
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