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Could blood transfusions mean cancer is in your blood stream?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Confused?: A patient needs a transfusion when their hemoglobin is very low. It can happen in cancer patients for many reasons but they don't get blood just because they have cancer.

Answered 4/21/2014

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