Iron overload usurally shows up in men at a later stage in life and in
itself can become cancerous of the liver. The treatment for iron overload
is simple, it is called blood letting. It is like donating blood; so no
biggy.
This site will tell you all about it. Your friend, lillian
My granddaughter has ben having this done since she was almos 3 months old.
Good luvk
We invite you to take a look at our Album.
www.angelfire.com/sc/molangels/index.html
( Very informational, good tips, Molers pictures, art work and much
more....
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From: <TON1213@aol.com>
To: <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 5:55 AM
Subject: Re: [MOL] Pauli/platelets
> Mornin' Pauli:
>
> This must be brief, I will write more later regarding MDS treatment. Do
not
> worry about the amount of platelets and blood products your dad is
receiving
> as of yet. Hard to believe but this is normal. It may takes weeks for
your
> dad to recover and start producing himself. My dad was told he will be
> receiving blood for up to 6 months after the transplant.
>
> The big concern is having "our Als" develop an antibody or getting iron
> overload. But don't worry about something which may not happen. Look at
the
> website from MDS. It will answer many of these questions for you.
>
> Right now consider it a wonderful blessing that medicine has progressed so
> our dads CAN receive platelets and blood.
>
> Have a Great Day.
> A big cyber{{{{hug}}}}}} to you.
> Tonia
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