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Blood Product Donation and Transfusion
Introduction
This document explains how blood is donated and transfused and how that relates to people with cancer.
Blood and its Components
Blood is made up of many parts. Read on about the function of each.
Why Cancer Patients Might Need Blood Product Transfusions
People with cancer might need blood transfusions because of the effects of treatment or because of the cancer itself.

Blood Component Transfusion - What it Involves
A doctor may prescribe a transfusion for a cancer patient if he or she is having symptoms that may be related to low blood cell levels. This section explains what's involved.
Possible Risks of Blood Product Transfusions
Although blood transfusions can be life-saving, they are not without possible risks.
Alternatives To Blood Transfusion
In specific cases, some alternatives to blood and blood product transfusions may be available. Learn more about them here.

Blood Donation
Despite all our medical advances, there is still no good man-made substitute for human blood, which is why blood donations are still so important. Find out how you can doante.

Donation by Cancer Survivors
Many cancer survivors want to help others by donating their blood or body organs. However, for the safety of blood or organ recipients, centers may restrict donations from cancer survivors. Learn more in this section.

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