Procrit, Neupogen and clots

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Hi all. I'd like to echo 's sentiments about being on a red cell

booster. I just returned from MD from having a stem cell

harvest and I was on massive amounts of Neupogen. I took 960 mgs

twice a day. One of the things Dr. Korbling - the apheresis dr -

shared with me - is that there is a *rare* association of blood clots

with Neupogen/Procrit, etc. but it's very rare. While I had my

harvest, I had a blood thinner via IV while I was on the apheresis

machine (this is part of the protocol for MD's harvesting I

understand)

Just wanted to share my experience and what I've heard.

Hope this finds everyone doing well . . . and for those of you in

Louisiana - we are thinking of you and sending good thoughts and

prayers your way! Hopefully Katrina will find some other place to play!

Hugs to all,

Barbara Heathcote