question: I have recently been diagnosed with anaemia , blood count 7.9. I was immediately given one unit of blood and put on iron tablets. My level was 9 five days later. I am awaiting a colonoscopy and endoscopy by mouth and have an appointment for the former on Dec 19. I have a holiday booked in Madeira 22-29 Dec but my doctor says I should cancel as I do not know what the test result will be and you can t fly with a count below 10. I am a 73 year old woman who, until now, has always been very healthy. What do you advise?