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Can you give blood if you have thyroid cancer?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Probably not: This is a really good question. I would check with yout local blood bank but as far as i know, the only 2 cancers that will allow you to donate blood are: basal cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in-situ of the cervix.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 10/15/2016

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No: Any cancer is a contraindication to giving blood.

Answered 5/12/2016

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