Diagnosed with prostrate cancer, removed testicles in surgery, chemo done as spread to bones. Hb reducing. Any ways to increase it ?
Patient: My dad is 70yrs old and was diagnosed with ca of prostate in 2007. Surgery was done to remove the testicals in order to reduce the production of testosterone. From bone biopsy we found that it has spread to bones and chemo was done for 2 cycles out of 3. the last one could not be completed because of severe side effectsHis hb keeps reducing every 3-4 months and he requires transfusion. Is there a way to avoid this and increase the hb naturally? He eats a very healthy diet rick in iron but effect of Hb is slow Doctor: We Use in our patients  Erythropoitin 10000 units every 2 weeks. You can consult  your doctor who can guide you the form and route of administration.Truly,Dr. J. Ticku