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Old Thu Dec 17, 2009, 05:18 AM
Birgitta-A Birgitta-A is offline
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Low platelets

Hi tytd,
You know I don't think anybody could answer your question about watch and wait, treatment with Vidaza, Promacta, Nplate or SCT.

If you try Vidaza (if your doctor will allow that with so low platelets) you should know that about 65% of the patients initially get low platelets (thrombocytopenia) :
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/vidaza-side-effects.html

If you look att the response about 20% of the patients get increased platelets after treatment with Vidaza (Azacitidine) :
http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrar...113/25/6296/T4.

Since I am very afraid of adverse reactions I still choose watch and wait and continue with supportive therapy .
Kind regards
Birgitta-A
Last platelet count 44
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