if you can donate blood

[chrissieq]

I donate (or try to) every 8 weeks. My iron is frequently low - not low for the general business of life but low for donation. They always suggest taking a children's chewable vitamin with iron each day for a week or so before donating. It does help but I frequently don't check the calendar far enough in advance.

I look at it as a charitable donation AND you get cookies and juice! My husband once won a $50 gas card for entering a drawing at the blood bank!

[redfox]

I donated for years... Now, being in treatment for cancer, I suspect I cannot do that any more... Bummer.

[treehugger]

Depends on the type of cancer and what drugs you are taking. So, wait until you feel well and healthy, and then call the Red Cross and find out. Best wishes to you, on all fronts!

I'm due for my second attempt at a double red cell donation next month. The last one didn't go well, so I am giving it one more chance, and then back to easy street (whole blood).

Kara

[redfox]

Depends on the type of cancer and what drugs you are taking. So, wait until you feel well and healthy, and then call the Red Cross and find out. Best wishes to you, on all fronts!

I'm due for my second attempt at a double red cell donation next month. The last one didn't go well, so I am giving it one more chance, and then back to easy street (whole blood).

Kara

Good to know! Thanks, I will definitely check back after treatment & a few all-clear exams.