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Yes, Sandy, I remember the name of the physician who made the statement about reduction of CsA by 25 mg per day every 3 months. His name is Ronald L. Paquette, M.D., UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Now that you ask me, I wonder if completing a literature search in his name might produce some publication pointing to his references/research. I see my hematologist (Dr. Jane Liesveld) this afternoon and will advise her of this physician's name also. Depending upon how our conversation goes, I might ask Dr. Liesveld to contact Dr. Paquette...if Dr. Liesveld doesn't offer first.
At a reduction of 25 mg per day maintained for 3 months prior to further reduction, it will take 2-1/2 years for my reduction to be completed (starting at 250 mg per day, which is now at 225 mg per day). Do I infer from your comment below that in your opinion reductions should take 12-18 months. Why?
You speak as if you have patients. Are you a physician?
Thank you for your continued interest.
Nancy
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