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A blood transfusions is often a very quick and relatively simple way of correcting anaemia associated with cancer. It can rapidly ease unpleasant symptoms such as tiredness, weakness and breathlessness.
These days the transfusions can often be done as a day-patient at the hospital without the need to stay in.
For many people a single transfusion is all that is needed but if more transfusions are necessary then they can be repeated. For the great majority of people there is no limit to the number of transfusions that can be given .
Content last reviewed: 27 January 2005
Page last modified: 27 January 2005
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