[Chirley]

Hi,

I am transfusion dependant and require anything between 1 to 2 units of blood weekly averaged out. I received a 2 unit transfusion yesterday and both units were 39 days old. That means they had 3 days to expiry and I wasn't very happy about it but as usual, I didn't say a word, just kept my concerns to myself.

Am I correct? Was it just a case of having a ferritin infusion with very little benefit to be gained? Should I have refused the blood?

The one good thing is that I'm now getting irradiated blood whcih the nurse tells me they only do for people pre and post transplant, maybe my transplant is getting nearer.

Regards

Chirley