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Old Wed Aug 14, 2013, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dee View Post
My dad had 2 more units of blood after 7 days on vidaza. His WBC 1.7 RBC 2.21 Hemoglobin 6.7 Hematocrit 18.8 Platelets 32. He hasn't had any side effects to Vidaza. He doesn't like the 3 shots in stomach for 7 days. My dad (72) has MDS RAEB with excess blasts. Won't see results from vidaza until after 2 or more cycles. Is there a diet you should be on with MDS? dee
I have had MDS since 7/15/03. Only thing I take is Procrit 40,000 ML, injected once a week. I have had 346 units of blood since 2003, I get 2 units every 2 or 3 weeks depending on CFT level. Have never used Vidaza. Never heard of a special diet. I feel pretty good, except for being tired. I am now 81, looking forward to at least 90, I hope. You can't compare numbers they vary with each person. Best for your Father.
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82 yr. old male. Diagnosed in 2003. Started Blood infusion 1/5/2004, average of 2 units every 2 weeks. Inject Procrit weekly 40,000 ML. I have had 344 units of PRC. E Mail leojean@comcast.net
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