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I'm 67 years old and have been receiving 3 units most times, sometimes 2. I'm 5'-4" and 140#, so my body mass isn't much of a factor. If worried about the amount of fluids in the body, my doc prescribes Lasix. It blows the water out like crazy! I usually go into the hospital overnite, as 3 units takes about 9 hours. when on Lasix, I'm probably up and into the bathroom about 8 times during the nite. Lousy sleep pattern!
I've seen a recent article saying that most patients need 3 units at a time, but a lot of docs are reluctant to prescribe that much. I think they are worried about getting the HCT too high. I believe 35-37 is the max and 32 is a minimum goal. Check your post tx numbers to see if you are in the right range.
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Steve Kessler,Age 71, Dx 3/2001, Currently AML converted from MDS, 5q-, 11q23, Negative response to Aranesp, Revlimid. Partial response to Vidaza in the past. On a study using ON1910.NA, counts too low to go to Stanford on schedule.
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