Now I get it
Aloha,
Ok, thanks, my hemo DID say what I thought he said! And thanks for the link. I've learned that the more I know, the better.
And talk about being proactive! Just start giving Desferal from the very beginning... good move.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Birgitta-A
Hi Bill,
At dx May 2006 my HGB was 70 so I was transfusion dependent "from start". Jan 2007 I got a port-a-cath for Desferal (and transfusions). I get Desferal through a homepump continuously for 4 days starting at the same time as the transfusion without any adverse effects . In Sweden all patients get Desferal in this mode because it is considered safe and effective.
Desferal – dosage and administration:
http://www.thals.org/en/download-res...kage/view.html
Kind regards
Birgitta-A
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Male, 56, dx Nov2006 VSAA (BMA:0%). Responded to ATG/CsA/Prednisone/Neupogen Dec 2006, but relapsed in June 2007. Counts are responding to using CsA 200mg bid alone since Jun 2008. Last PRBC tx: Jul 2008.
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