Ask About Iron Overload
There are times to wait and be silent, and times when it’s best to ask. When it comes to the excess iron you or a loved one may have received from blood transfusions, it’s definitely better to ask.
Iron overload is a potentially dangerous health risk that can develop after you’ve received as few as 10 blood transfusions. Fortunately, proper medical care can be “stronger than iron.”
Ask About Iron is a free educational program that’s been specially created to help people who may be at risk for iron overload to get the conversation started with their healthcare provider. This program is designed to help you:
- Find out if you may be at risk.
- Gain a better understanding of the health risks of iron overload.
- Learn what you can do about it — there are treatment options.
- Talk to your doctor about iron overload.
