a plastic anemia treatment?

July 29th, 2010 by admin

My sister is having treatment for aplastic anemia now soon, i was wondering if anyone else has had this its not a bone marrow transplant as its not that severe anymore i dont undertand all much about this treatment it dampens her immune system and boosts her bone marrow? any advice tips or what to expect would be great! thanks

Are they going to give her a blood transfusion of just red blood cells? If they’re not doing a bone marrow transplant, then that might be what they’re doing. The only advice I can give you without knowing for sure it that’s what she’s having, is this; it’s very important you keep away from her if you feel a cold coming on or you have any type of illness that she could catch simply because her immune system is compromised and she won’t be able to fight off infection as easily as you and I can. So that’s the most important thing to keep in mind. Does she live with you or is she out on her own? If she’s home, you can help her from getting to tired by offering to do things for her. She will need some help because she is going to get very tired from time to time. You know your sister better than anyone. You know her likes and dislikes so only you can really help her. I hope she does well. God bless you for wanting to help her.

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  1. Memere RN/BA

    Are they going to give her a blood transfusion of just red blood cells? If they’re not doing a bone marrow transplant, then that might be what they’re doing. The only advice I can give you without knowing for sure it that’s what she’s having, is this; it’s very important you keep away from her if you feel a cold coming on or you have any type of illness that she could catch simply because her immune system is compromised and she won’t be able to fight off infection as easily as you and I can. So that’s the most important thing to keep in mind. Does she live with you or is she out on her own? If she’s home, you can help her from getting to tired by offering to do things for her. She will need some help because she is going to get very tired from time to time. You know your sister better than anyone. You know her likes and dislikes so only you can really help her. I hope she does well. God bless you for wanting to help her.
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