I am on interferon alph2b for melanoma. It has an accumilative effect. By my blood reduction will this not take away some of the interferon too.I just got th haemocromotosis diagnoses today. I have 6 months more interferon treatment to finish.I have not spoken to my oncologist or doctor yet. This query has just popped into my head.Mary.
Hi there, Interferons are basically proteins and in hemochromatosis there is slow accumulation of iron in the body. I donor think there is an any problem in continuing interferons and completing the course. It will not have any effect on the hemochromatosis which is a hereditary condition. Regards