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Thank you Lori for answering. I'm not receiving blood transfusions. My previous oncologist didn't say anything about it. He has moved and I'll see my new one for the first time next week. Guess I need not worry about it until next week. Are there dietary things I can do to decrease the high levels?

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Diets low in iron or iron blocking foods, along with exercise can play a roll in lowering iron/ferritin levels. But first it’s important to learn the underlying cause of the excess iron.

When you have a blood cancer there may be other factors involved that are causing the elevation. In my case with AML it was the blood transfusions that were the issue.
Honestly, I wouldn’t do anything differently until you speak with your oncologist. You have an appointment next week and they’ll be going over all of your blood work results with you at that time.
I know it’s a challenge to wait when you see results before getting clarification from your doctor. Nothing like building up that anxiety level…been there myself!
Are you still being treated with Tasigna?