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I am scheduled to undergo mastectomy but i am anemic. is it safe?
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Treat anemia: Being anemic, going into surgery, increases the risk of surgery. You should take up the issue with your doctor. Depending on the severity and cause of anemia, different treatment would be applied. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/20/2017
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