tokens: 01 ). The development of severe CAB - induced anemia in prostate cancer patients did not correlate with T baseline values ( T < 3 ng / ml versus T > or = 3 ng / ml ), with age (< 76 yrs versus > or = 76 yrs ), and clinical stage ( stage C versus stage D1 ). Severe and clinically evident anemia was easily corrected by subcutaneous injections ( 3 times / week for 1 month ) of recombinant erythropoietin ( rHuEPO - beta ). CONCLUSION : Our data suggest that rHuEPO - beta correctable CAB - induced anemia occurs in 14 .