A member asked:

What can happen if you need a blood transfusion due to low platelets during cancer and you refuse to have the transfusion?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Low platelet: If you have low platelet and you refused to get the recommended transfusion : 1. You are at risk to have bleeding. The lower the platelet counts, the higher your risk for bleeding. Spontaneous bleeding can happen when it's.

Answered 2/17/2014

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