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Old 05-01-2013, 01:28 AM   #7
Ellie F
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Re: Can't do Gemzar...sigh...the only one that ever works

Hi Ann
I have hesitated posting as I don't want to upset you especially as you're having a really difficult time at present but I wondered why you haven't had a blood transfusion?
At my onc centre transfusions are fairly common in patients whose haemoglobin falls below 10 as ppl feel very tired and fatigued and it delays treatment.
Penny raised the issue of exercise and I remember a cancer researcher posting that if patients with low counts took a brisk walk 15minutes before they had their blood taken then it would show an increase in counts. Easier said than done when you feel unwell.

Ellie
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