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Shirlee;
Earl has had over 100 units of blood since the middle of August last year, and also many platelet transfusions. So far - Thank the Lord - his has not converted. He gets Desferal IV after every transfusion to limit the iron overload. To my knowledge - at least as far as he tells me - he has not had any side effects from the Desferal. There are many types of chelation therapy - it might be worthwhile to ask your oncologist what type he is referring to and ask about others. Good Luck to both of you.
Beth
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Beth - R.N., B.S.N and wife of recently diagnosed husband who has been classified at stage 4 MDS  . and I can't help the one I love the most.
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