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Blood transfusion

Zoey.A
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My mum has terminal cancer and is living with me and previously she has been admitted to hospital as she was internally bleeding. After examination it would appear her cancer tumours are bleeding. They gave her blood transfusions as her hemoglobin levels were low.  Following a blood test if they are low again can she have a blood transfusion at home?  The local hospitals are over run with flu etc and she can’t afford to catch anything 

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  • Hello,

    Unfortunately not possible at home, as there is always a risk of a reaction to a blood transfusion that requires prompt medical intervention. Some Hospice day care centres may provide this service, but not all of them. Fresh blood has to be transported to a clinical facility under current NHS legislation. You could ask her GP about local hospice services/ or local community hospitals.

    I hope this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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  • Hello,

    Unfortunately not possible at home, as there is always a risk of a reaction to a blood transfusion that requires prompt medical intervention. Some Hospice day care centres may provide this service, but not all of them. Fresh blood has to be transported to a clinical facility under current NHS legislation. You could ask her GP about local hospice services/ or local community hospitals.

    I hope this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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