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I have an iron sat of 14 i had iron transfusion last year after i had surgery for barain cancer. but my iron only stayed up briefly?
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There are: ways of treating iron deficiency ...ask your oncologist about erythropoetic stimulation factor! and if this is a possibility for you! Good luck.. Dr Z Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 8/13/2016
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