Thatcher, N Epoetin alpha prevents anaemia and reduces transfusion requirements in patients undergoing primarily platinum-based chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer. [electronic resource] - British journal of cancer May 1999 - 396-402 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 0007-0920 Standard No.: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6690369 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdultAgedAnemia--chemically inducedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols--adverse effectsCarboplatin--administration & dosageCarcinoma, Small Cell--bloodCisplatin--administration & dosageEpoetin AlfaErythrocyte TransfusionErythropoietin--adverse effectsFemaleHematinics--adverse effectsHemoglobins--metabolismHumansLung Neoplasms--bloodMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRecombinant Proteins