Platelet transfusion for patients with cancer: clinical practice guidelines of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Objective: To determine the most effective, evidence-based approach to the use of platelet transfusions in patients with cancer.

Outcomes: Outcomes of interest included prevention of morbidity and mortality from hemorrhage, effects on survival, quality of life, toxicity reduction, and cost-effectiveness.

Evidence: A complete MedLine search was performed of the past 20 years of the medical literature.