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shat
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11 years ago

Transfusion fear

My red blood count is 75 and the Dr's are wanting me to have a transfusion.

It is my last chemo and I really want to avoid a transfusion as I have a huge aversion to even the thought of it. I would prefer to feel like crud for the next month or so.

I know it seems a small problem compared to others we face but I just want to know if anyone out there has been in a similar situation or if anyone has refused a transfusion what has happened?

Love to know your thoughts even if you tell me I am being silly!

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    shat
    Member
    11 years ago

    thanks for your reply rowdy. I know I should feel grateful to the people who give blood but instead the thought makes me feel helpless and also more than a bit squeamish. Funny, I never gave it a second thought until I was actually faced with it. I think that goes for the whole bc experience, which I guess is why the 'others' just dont get it!

    I think I will just try to refuse until the bitter end! 

    hope your new year is a much better one.

    Tanya

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    rowdy
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi your not being silly we have such little control sometimes with treatment.

    I had a transfusion not my choice, but after my mastectomy I had a bleed and doc had to go back in. Mine was very quick and there wasn't alot of choice.

    Take carexx