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Starting Fifth session of Dacogen - I question any response
Hello All;
Here are some of Earl's last blood draws - at this time, he had completed 4 sessions of Dacogen - we are just starting the 5th today
July 09 - WBC 4.4 RBC 2,57 Hgb 8.3 HCT 23.8 PLT 21
July 12 WBC 2.8 RBC 2.36 Hgb 7.7 HCT 21.8 PLT 16
July 16 WBC 1.7 RBC 2.56 Hgb 8.3 HCT 23.5 PLT 43
July 19 WBC 1.7 RBC 2.32 Hgb 7.5 HCT 21.4 PLT 39
July 23 WBC 1.3 RBC 2.5 Hgb 8.1 HCT 22.9 PLT 34
Of course, many other results are present, but he was transfused on 7/13 with 2 units of PRBC's and one large bag of platelets. He received another 2 units of PRBC's last Friday the 20th, and is due to get another 2 units on Wednesday the 25th of July. To me, this says that the Dacogen is not working, since he is getting 6 units of blood in less than 2 weeks. He is very weak, and his mouth is ulcerated making it difficult for him to eat. He has been using the magic mouthwash as well as Nystatin to swish - and has not had any relief. His mental cogntion is not what it used to be at all. Not even 2 months ago - it's worse.
Any ideas or advice would be appreciated.
Beth
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Beth - R.N., B.S.N and wife of recently diagnosed husband who has been classified at stage 4 MDS  . and I can't help the one I love the most.
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