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Vidaza--7 days reduced to 5?
Hello all
I have been informed, after my 4th month in treatment, that my Vidaza dosage schedule may be reduced from 7 days to 5 days, because my local hospital will be closing their infusion rooms on weekends. Clearly, I am upset that the treatment to save my LIFE is influenced over their budget issues....my Dr's office is also closed, as are other area hospitals....
Does anyone have an facts to substantiate that this reduced dosage will reduce my prospects for positive results? Or any other suggestions, such as a letter writing campaign to the hospital itself?
The widespread issue of limited staff/care at hospitals on the weekends is such a conflict of interests in helping people get well!
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Cheri Age 54; dx Oct 2009 AML, induction chemo only;dx MDS July 2010,- PRBC transfusion dependent; Results BMB 8/4/11--- 6-8% blasts; Danazol 100 mg 3xday; quit Exjade/ GI distress; platelets holding 40's; Fluctuation in blasts in blood--Neupogen 3-4xweek; off Revlimid again! Procrit weekly
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