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My dr told me i have anemia (which can happen with my cancer) my iron test is normal but my ferritin is off the chart (5189) so, iron won't help me right? what will?

Q: my dr told me i have anemia (which can happen with my cancer) my iron test is normal but my ferritin is off the chart (5189) so, iron won't help me right? what will?

: Correct, iron treatment probably won't help. Beyond that, please discuss with your care team, as suggested in reply to your other message. Good luck.

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Correct, iron treatment probably won't help. Beyond that, please discuss with your care team, as suggested in reply to your other message. Good luck.

Answered 1/28/2022

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A member asked:

My dr told me i have anemia (which can happen with my cancer) my iron test is normal but my ferritin is off the chart (5189) so, iron won't help me right? what will?

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