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Hi Peach
Welcome to the forum. Your dad is lucky to have you near.
Vidaza is an excellent chemotherapy drug. It targets tumor cells the are at the root of the decease. However, it also effects other cells which may lead to low rbc's causing anemia. Hopefully along with the Vidaza you dad is getting something to increase the production of red cells. It will be a constant balancing act to maintain blood counts in an effort to eliminate the need for whole blood transfusions.
This is the right place to have your questions answered. God bless you and your family during this trying time.
Eli
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Eli, husband of Nellie (64), dx 3/08 MDS RAEB-1 w/abs, 2nd BMB 9/08 after 4 cyls blast dn to .5, Vidaza reduced 50% on 11/19 after sudden drop in CBC, 8th cycle completed 12/26/08. BMB 2/09 blast 17%. Seven day Induction Therapy completed 3/23/09, Started Salvage Therapy 5/5/09. Stopped 5/8/09.
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