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Old Fri Aug 13, 2010, 04:40 PM
Ellieknits Ellieknits is offline
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My 84-year-old father was just diagnosed with aplastic anemia. I believe he is opting for supportive care, as he can have no more transfusions due to advanced kidney failure. His specialist wants to start him on EPO injections.

He had four pints of blood given about one week ago.

This anemia came on suddenly within the last two months.

I have done some internet research on this disorder, but have not been able to find much info. on EPO injections, and its success rate as the sole treatment for someone his age.

Has anyone had any experience with this? What can we expect?

Am trying to give him much support.

Thanks so much--

Ellie
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