Blood Transfusion in Patients With Lung Cancer

The main purpose of approaching the anemic patient is to provide and maintain hemoglobin levels that will allow oxygen to reach the tissue at an adequate level. This critical level may vary from patient to patient, the age of the patient and other accompanying diseases are among the determining factors. The most important factor in transfusion indication is the insufficiency of cardiopulmonary compensation mechanisms due to anemia in the patient and the patient becoming symptomatic. Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are common in the treatment of cancer patients. In cancer patients, similar to other patient populations, the indication for RBC transfusion is to alleviate anemia, which is actually symptomatic. However, the decision to transfuse should not be guided solely by the hemoglobin concentration. With this study, it is aimed to develop clinical practices to prevent unnecessary transfusion practices in lung cancer patients, to encourage the application of other supportive treatment options, and to take preventive measures before anemia develops