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I have metastatic breast cancer to my bones. i've got anemia from radiation but now my ferritin levels jumped up super high. normal is 8-252 mine is 5,189. what is going on? is there a way to lower ferritin?

Q: i have metastatic breast cancer to my bones. i've got anemia from radiation but now my ferritin levels jumped up super high. normal is 8-252 mine is 5,189. what is going on? is there a way to lower ferritin?

: Have your treating MD review this to make sure this is correct for she/he know your situation best and can manage this. Pl dont panic on a number. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Have your treating MD review this to make sure this is correct for she/he know your situation best and can manage this. Pl dont panic on a number. Good luck

Answered 1/25/2022

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A member asked:

I have metastatic breast cancer to my bones. i've got anemia from radiation but now my ferritin levels jumped up super high. normal is 8-252 mine is 5,189. what is going on? is there a way to lower ferritin?

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