Underdiagnosis of iron deficiency anemia among patients with colorectal cancer: An examination of electronic medical records
Underdiagnosis of iron deficiency anemia among patients with colorectal cancer: An examination of electronic medical records
Timely diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients improves overall quality of life and survival. This study assessed the proportion of CRC patients who were formally diagnosed with IDA and factors that predict a formal diagnosis of IDA and receiving iron therapy.