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ReviewThoracic cancer2026

Anemia of Inflammation in Solid Tumor Patients and Practical Education for Oncologists and Nurses.

Xiaoyan Si, Xiaomin Wei, Xiaoyan Liu, Mei Li, Mengzhao Wang, Li Zhang

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Review in Thoracic cancer, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Xiaoyan SiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2913-3045
Xiaomin WeiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6144-5369
Xiaoyan LiuDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5058-5658
Mei LiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Mengzhao WangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9226-5393
Li ZhangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8101-672X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anemia is prevalent in patients with cancer, and anemia of inflammation (AI) is a common pathophysiological type. AI is mainly characterized by functional iron deficiency. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, molecular mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic advancements in cancer-related AI. It focuses on the central role of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and the emerging therapeutic strategies targeting the IL-6-hepcidin-ferroportin axis. Additionally, this review integrates practical educational content designed for oncologists and nurses to enhance their clinical competence in recognizing, diagnosing, and managing AI; it is essential to alleviate the symptom burden and improve the quality of life of patients with cancer.

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AnemiaInflammationNeoplasmsNursesOncologistsHumansanemia of inflammationeducationinterleukin‐6solid tumor

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PMID42714309
PMCPMC13557001

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