And cancer patients need lots of them. Here’s why:
Cancer patients often have low platelet counts due to the effects chemotherapy and certain blood cancers can have on their bone marrow, where the platelets are created. Having a low platelet count means that your body can’t stop bleeding as effectively.
Cancer patients also have a higher bleeding risk than the average person. This can be internal or external. This combination of a low platelet count and a high risk of bleeding can be very dangerous as it can lead to significant blood loss.
About 50% of all donated platelets go to cancer patients, so find your nearest donation opportunity and #GivePlatelets
For more info or to make an appointment, visit vitalant.org
Негізгі бет Platelets are kind of like your body’s security guard, but for keeping blood IN your body!
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