Second approach to treat anemia is to use a blood transfusion

A blood transfusion was once the standard treatment for anemia. Now however, it is reserved almost entirely for patients who are very anemic, and for people whose cancer treatments can't be delayed for long while the anemia is treated. Transfusions are the fastest path to improved red blood cell counts for people with severe anemia. Click below to learn about the risks of blood transfusion:

Risks of blood transfusion