@lindamarf, I hope you saw the helpful reply from @marco88 (Lee) about transfusion and risk of iron overload, sometimes referred to as secondary hemochromatosis. Here's some information that helps to explain:

- What to Know About Iron Overload If You Have Myelodysplastic Syndromes https://www.healthline.com/health/mds-and-iron-overload

Is this what your doctor was talking about?