The treatment for anaemia is tailored to address its underlying cause. A haematologist will evaluate the patient to determine the specific cause of the anaemia and recommend appropriate treatment options. Depending on the diagnosis, the following treatments may be considered:
For anaemia due to blood cancers such as leukemias, myelomas, lymphomas or myelodysplastic syndrome, dedicated teams in the blood cancer service will assess and plan treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy or haematopoietic stem cell transplant as needed.
