Fahreen Virani, 42, faced life-threatening challenges after her leukaemia diagnosis, complicating her treatment with pneumonia. A desperate need for a special blood component led to a transfusion of granulocytes, acting as a temporary immune booster. Doctors cited high mortality risks due to her condition, heightening her fear, especially as she managed family responsibilities. This case underscores the critical role of blood donations in advanced medical treatments, showcasing the urgency and complexity involved in life-saving transfusions.
"I was terrified. I had a boy who was going to turn four two days later. We had a young family, we had just moved house, and everything came crashing down."
"The doctors said that when someone has a stem cell transplant there's a 10% chance it will result in death but with the fungal pneumonia it was 30%."
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