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Transfusions - no change in HGB
I want to apologize for dropping off the face of the earth - I was traveling. Thank you very much for all your help and advice - it's definitely helpful. Most recently, my dad is on his 3rd round of Vidaza and WCC numbers seem to be on the increase. But unfortunately, he is still having trouble with these HGB numbers. Platelets are up, but overall HGB doesn't seem to be shifting (currently 9.1) even after transfusions. What gives? I should mention that I'm a scientist, and to me it looks like there has to be some kind of removal of blood cells, but all tests point to the negative on that. If one, say, puts in 3 units of blood, it should increase overall HGB numbers - it shouldn't stay exactly the same unless there is a bleed or some kind of hemolytic activity.
I will keep everyone abreast of what is happening as it may be of interest to others here. Thanks again for your help and advice!
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