can you donate after you have had cancer? it's been 21 years since i had this. i was told after the cancer that i couldn't donate, but wanted to know since it's been so long if it's possible if i can donate again or not!!!
i had thyroid cancer (follicular thyroid carcinoma)...thyroid removed, and followed with radioactive iodine treatment after ( I-131 to be exact)...
i will follow this up with a doctor too, but wanted to know if anyone has any idea if it's possible!
2006-08-22 20:10:47 · 12 answers · asked by thundakat312 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I ran blood banks for a number of years, and if your doctor approved, I would accept your blood. If the American Association of Blood Banks has a specific rule against it, I am not aware of it.
2006-08-22 23:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband had cancer in 1998 and was told that he could no longer donate. Check with your local blood institute.
2006-08-24 04:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood transfusion is discouraged from cancer patients because even if a single cell is transfused the receipient may get the disease.. In your case there is no chance of your transmitting a cancer cell into any receipient.
2006-08-22 22:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the first tier of personnel at the blood bank balk at taking you as a donor, ask to speak to the medical director.
2006-08-23 03:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by finaldx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would think after so long after remission that you could, but if someone told you that you couldn't, then I guess not. Be sure to check, though.
2006-08-22 20:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my doctor never told me this, but I have only been cancer free 2 yrs. thank you for bringing this to my attention, I will check with my doctor too.
2006-08-22 22:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had Lymphoma, and they told me that I cannot give blood permanently. But, check with your local blood bank.
2006-08-23 01:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by Char 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they will not let you.
I can't donate because I was born overseas and lived there.
2006-08-23 03:40:00 · answer #8 · answered by fem40_98 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure maybe on november 12 my 18th birthday
2006-08-22 20:20:15 · answer #9 · answered by nevolinssiwi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should probably get a bloodtest to see if you are clean.
2006-08-22 20:13:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋