I tried donating blood for my sister's upcoming hysterectomy. Docs said they need at least six to eight weeks to make this happen, maybe longer. This is a surgery that got moved up so didn't have that kind of time. Good news is docs way they do not think she will need a transfusion. Not sure which Kim you were talking to but praying for her. Saw a good article today that fasting triggered cell apoptosis is really big help along with the supplements many others have already posted.