In cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, the 2 - 3 week delay between epoetin alfa administration and the appearance of erythropoietin-induced red cells should be taken into account when assessing if epoetin alfa therapy is appropriate (patient at risk of being transfused).
Pahaloomulise kasvajaga haigetel, kes saavad kemoteraapiat, tuleb arvestada 2- 3 nädalase viivitusega alfaepoetiini manustamise ja erütropoetiini poolt indutseeritud punavereliblede tekke vahel enne, kui hinnata epoteiin alfaga ravi sobivust (patsiendil esineb transfusioonirisk).