The chemotherapy I'm on, carboplatin, is apparently notorious for causing anemia. Since I'm already anemic, my RBG has dropped to the lowest it's ever been (for me). I've tried IV iron and arinesp, an EPO like shot, and neither has boosted my counts. So, my MO is recommending a blood transfusion, perhaps Monday. Anyone else experience this? If so, what's been your experience? Thoughts?
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I’ve had two blood transfusions for my anaemia...apart from it being boring I had no problems ...did feel so much better You’ll be fine
Barb xx
I experienced red blood cell counts low enough to require a blood transfusion during my last 8 weeks of chemo in 2018. It was easy, convenient and actually nice to have the quiet break for several hours to read, relax, meditate, watch stuff on YouTube! It definitely made me feel better too.
Thanks, Annie. What drug did you have then?
doxorubicin (Adriamycin) & cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) - double dose every other week for 8 weeks (4 doses total)
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