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The Mayo Clinic in Rochester does have hematologists who are very knowledgeable about the copper/anemia connection. My husband's local hematologist was able to contact one of them by telephone for a consult. Unfortunately, Bruce's low copper levels never resolved with supplementation.
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Catherine, wife of Bruce age 75; diagnosed 6/10/11 with macrocytic anemia, neutropenia and mild thrombocytopenia; BMB suggesting emerging MDS. Copper deficient. Currently receiving procrit and neuopogen injections weekly, B12 dermal cream and injections, Transfusions ~ 5 weeks.
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