Publications by authors named "Monica Patrignani"
J Palliat Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Red blood cell transfusions are commonly used to treat anemia in advanced cancer patients, yet there are gaps in the management guidelines for this treatment.
- A study conducted in Bologna, Italy, looked at the frequency and characteristics of RBC transfusions in 1,108 advanced cancer patients receiving at-home care in 2021, finding that 16.2% received at least one transfusion.
- Results indicated that patients with genitourinary and hematological cancers, as well as those still undergoing therapy, were more likely to receive transfusions, often within a month of death, raising questions about the timing and appropriateness of this intervention.
