How do you manage TKI induced secondary polycythemia in a patient with RCC?
Is this also a marker of TKI sensitivity?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Fortunately this is fairly rare, although this has been described especially with axitinib. Polycythemia can also be RCC-related. I usually will engage my benign Heme colleagues who can help with the work up to ensure there are no other causes, and also direct phlebotomy as needed. I'm not aware thi...