Haematologica, Vol 90, Issue 6, 858-860
Copyright © 2005 by Ferrata Storti Foundation
Correlation between fatigue and hemoglobin level in multiple myeloma patients: results of a cross-sectional study
A Palumbo,
MT Petrucci,
VM Lauta,
P Musto,
T Caravita,
AM Barbui,
M Nunzi,
M Boccadoro,
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This cross-sectional study showed a positive correlation between fatigue-related quality of life, evaluated with the FACT-An questionnaire, and hemoglobin level in 1071 patients with multiple myeloma. Multiple regression analysis adjusting for several covariates was used. Improved FACT-An scores in women and men were associated with hemoglobin increase up to sex-specific normal values.