I tried vidaza for 4 cycles with no success. My counts actually dropped while on this chemo, and my transfusion needs increased, which I was told is common when starting this treatment. Mine did not recover while on this medication. I am now on revlimid and have been transfusion free for 14 weeks. Before revlimid and a lot of prayer, I was transfusion dependent every 1 - 2 weeks.
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Tom, age 56, diagnosed with MDS RAEB Oct of 2006. Previously treated w/ vidaza, unsuccessfully. Revlimid successful 1 year. Progressed to AML 4/08 w/ 20% blasts, now in remission. BMT to take place 10/08.
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