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Julie - 2 bags of blood is considered 2 units. Depending on age and judgment most doctors consider 7-8 (for Men) the trigger for a blood transfusion. The Neupogen is used to increase the White blood cells. It can cause some pain in some patients because it uses the bone to create the WBC's. I guess he's going for Vidaza treatments 7 days every 28 day cycle(1 week on, 3 weeks off). In between those cycles he might need more transfusions if his HGB drops before the Vidaza kicks in. It all depends on how well he holds his charge after the blood transfusion and how fast he responds to the Vidaza. I hope all goes well with no complications.
Also, the Zofran shouldn't have to be taken more than once. I don't know his Doc wrote B.I.D.(Twice a day) - its usually take the odansetron/Zofran before the chemo then take another pill only if necessary.
All the best - Steve
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