Erythropoietin And Leukemia Connection Posted: 04-06-04 02:35am
My father-in-law was diagnosed with
leukemia five years ago when he and my
mother-in-law got bloodwork done to get
their passports. He had not been to a
doctor since they imigrated from holland
in 1960. He used to have a rabbit ranch
that he worked by himself in southern
california. Since he perspired a lot
while working he always took salt tablets
and liberally loaded his food with salt
(he believes that if he can taste salt in
his sweat then it is "leaking out" of his
system and must be replaced). He has
continued to do this in retirement (he is
now 80 years old). I have been doing
some research and recently found out that
there is some connection with
erythropoietin and leukemia. My
question(s) is(are): could he have given
this to himself by over-consuming salt,
and would lowering his salt intake lessen
the severity if his leukemia?
