The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of darbepoetin alfa administered using a front-loading approach with subjects receiving standard weekly dosing in the treatment of anemia in subjects with a non-myeloid malignancy and receiving multicycle chemotherapy.

Inclusion Criteria: - Non-myeloid malignancy - At least 12 additional weeks of cyclic cytotoxic chemotherapy anticipated regardless of schedule - ECOG 0-2 - Cancer and/or chemotherapy-associated anemia Exclusion Criteria: - Known history of seizure disorder - Known primary hematologic disorder, which could cause anemia, other than a non-myeloid malignancy - Unstable or uncontrolled disease/condition, related to or affecting cardiac function - Clinically significant inflammatory disease - Inadequate renal and/or liver function