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NO BLOOD TRANSFUSION FOR MY OWN ANAEMIA—TIT FOR TAT?
University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
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The author, an experienced anaesthetist and intensivist, shares insights from his journey with multiple myeloma and the challenges of managing anemia during cancer treatment. He questions the strict thresholds for blood transfusions typically adhered to in intensive care and reflects on the emotional and physical toll of living with anemia. The narrative serves as a call for more empathetic patient-physician communication and understanding of the patient's experience.
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