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Vidaza Stem cell transplantation
Hi Anna,
Vidaza should begin to have effect after 6 cycles but it can take more time - you have probably seen that about 70 % of the patients initially get anemia, about 65 % low platelets and 45 % low white blood cells - then about 60 % of the patients respond with some kind of hematological improvement.
It is impossible for you to know if your mother is responding if she won´t tell you about her test results. If the dr thinks she should continue with Vidaza she can have responded.
Stem cell transfusion in a patient that is 67 yo is dangerous - you have better read about SCT before you discuss with her but there are many members in this forum that have had good effect of SCT - you could look at the search function.
Kind regards
Birgitta-A
69 yo, dx MDS Interm-1 May 2006, transfusion dependent, Desferal 4 days with transfusions for iron overload, Neupogen 2 injections/week for low WBC:s, asymptomatic
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