Cancer and Anemia: Why Up to 80% of Cancer Patients Are Anemic

If you have cancer and find yourself feeling tired, short of breath, and lightheaded, you may also be anemic. Anemia is a common side effect of certain cancer treatments, and in some cases, cancer itself can cause anemia.

Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the United States, and according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It affects over 3 million Americans. If you’re anemic, your body does not have enough red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues in your body. Mild anemia may not present any symptoms, but moderate anemia causes …read more