You all may wish to inquire again. I was called to be reminded that it was time to donate a week or so after I began my treatment. Upon saying that I guessed I would never be allowed to donate again, I was told that I could, after being "clean" for 5 years.

Here is the actual information, direct from the Red Cross website:

" Cancer
Eligibility depends on the type of cancer and treatment history. If you had leukemia or lymphoma, including Hodgkin