PubMed · 13488231
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Refractory anaemia associated with excessive intramedullary erythroid apoptosis and dysplasia is a major feature of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Recombinant human erythropoietin (specifically, epoetin alfa [EPO]) has been used in the therapy of MDS for many years. Initially, the erythroid response rates were modest, as EPO was used in all subgroups of MDS patients without discretion. However, with increased sophistication in patient selection and response evaluation criteria, there has been a significant improvement in the response rates to EPO therapy. This review discusses the evolution of therapeutic strategies incorporating EPO for the treatment of MDS.