Intravenous iron versus oral iron versus no iron with or without erythropoiesis- stimulating agents (ESA) for cancer patients with anaemia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: The objectives are to systematically review the effect of intravenous iron or no iron in combination with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) on the prevention or alleviation of anaemic cancer patients and to generate a clinically meaningful treatment ranking according to their safety and efficacy.