So on Friday, after I have a bone marrow biopsy to try to check the iron level in my marrow and to attempt to further assess my anemia, I am supposed to start on a
drug called exjade (deferasirox). Everything in their
brochure looked scary and the doctor even told me it wasn't going to be an easy drug. Plus, it chelates the iron fairly slowly so I may need to be on it for a while. Also, its a new drug and they are STILL TESTING IT for safety, risks and efficacy.