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ReviewCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2024

Let It Grow: The Role of Growth Factors in Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Cytopenia.

Ruah Alyamany, Ahmed Alnughmush, Hazzaa Alzahrani, Mansour Alfayez

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Review in Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Ruah AlyamanyDepartment of Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Oncology Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-0295-2120
Ahmed AlnughmushDepartment of Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Oncology Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8489-0642
Hazzaa AlzahraniDepartment of Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Oncology Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia.
Mansour AlfayezDepartment of Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Oncology Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced cytopenia (CIC) is characterized by neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia, which are common and serious complications in cancer treatment. These conditions affect approximately 60% of patients undergoing chemotherapy and can significantly impact quality of life, treatment continuity, and overall survival. The use of growth factors, including granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (GCSFs), erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs), and thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs), has emerged as a promising strategy for managing CIC. However, the use of these growth factors must be approached with caution. This review provides an overview of the mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of growth factors in the management of CIC. Additionally, we discuss predictive markers for treatment response, potential risks, and highlight areas for future research.

Indexed as

NeutropeniaAnemiaAntineoplastic AgentsCytopeniaGranulocyte Colony-Stimulating FactorHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsNeoplasmsReceptors, ThrombopoietinThrombocytopeniaAntineoplastic AgentsGranulocyte Colony-Stimulating FactorIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsReceptors, Thrombopoietinadverse effectschemotherapy-induced cytopeniacytopeniagrowth factors

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PMCPMC11675056

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