Vidaza Killing Benefit of Blood Transfusion?
Trying to be succinct, I started Vidaza regimen that was going to be 5 days on, the weekend off, and 2 more days the following week. Took my first 5, went back on Mon and had a CBC, number was down from about 9.8 to 7.5. Doc ordered 2 units of blood which I received on Tuesday. Wednesday, he gave me one more shot of Vidaza. So I was short a shot in the first regimen. He ordered another CBC on Fri, number down to 7.4. So he orders 2 more units of blood which I got on Sat.
Tomorrow 5/14/12, I start round two. Probably a CBC, then the shots if the numbers are OK, or more blood if not.
Seems to me I get a round of poison, then blood to make things better, but then more poison which would seem to kill most of the benefits of a transfusion. If he continues treatment this way, I don't see how I am supposed to benefit.
Anyone have an answer? I sure would appreciate it. Thank you.
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