A Nose Bleed as a side effect of Chemo

Roz has low platelets and a normal side effect of this during a session of chemo is a nose bleed. So when Roz had one this morning she had to hold her nose for about 90 minutes. She only lost a bit of blood. The infusion of platelets had to be irradiated before it could be used. Two nurses came in and really, really made sure that it was the right stuff for the right person - most encouraging.

The transfusion of platelets, which was a strange yellowy colour, was very quick. Not too bad – a couple of hours of discomfort and then all was fixed.

As it happened, Janet her super nurse, popped in for a 20 minute chat just as the platelet transfusion was completing. She explained what the criteria were for going home after the first bought of chemo.
With MDS they wait until the blood has recovered enough to deal with infections. This might take 2 to 3 weeks after the last chemo was given. They might give Roz another course of chemo if her body can take it, as it slightly improves your chances of recovery from the transplant. Prior to the transplant they give a different form of chemo.

Why not contact the Anthony Nolan Trust and become a donor for blood, bone marrow or even just for platelets.