Short Answer
Many patients rely on platelet transfusions, including:
- Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
- Patients with leukemia or lymphoma
- Bone marrow transplant recipients
- Patients with aplastic anaemia
- Individuals with severe bleeding disorders
- Patients undergoing major surgeries
- Some dengue patients with severe thrombocytopenia and active bleeding (only when clinically indicated)
Platelets are often required urgently because they have a very short shelf life.
❤️ Your platelet donation may help someone continue treatment, recover faster, or survive a medical emergency.
