[DianeD]

Promacta started on 4/1/10 to increase platelets. Change from MDS to leukemia the next month, May/10. White cell count raised slightly on 5/6 blood test to 10.4 - highest in 18 months or more. It has increased each week until, on 6/15/10, it is 50.4. Hg which had fluctuated in range of 11 - 13 for the previous 7 months is steadily decreasing each week- on 6/15 down to 10.1. Platelet transfusion need continues to be weekly. We were very hesitant to try Promacta and read all we could on internet before starting - including posts on marrow forum. I am posting this so others will have this information to take into consideration if they are offered Promacta as an option. If we had the decision to make over again, we would not try Promacta.