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Vidaza Treatment
Anna,
Sorry to learn of your mother's condition. Although each MDS case is different, I'll pass along my experience with Vidaza in case it may be of help. You can bring up my threads by scrolling down to page 2 and then open the thread entitled "Vidaza & Thalidomide Combination Therapy." Scroll down to the latest thread entry 0n 6/17/08 - other updates were on 12/4/06 and 6/13/07. Also go to the "Tell Your Story" Section and on pg 3 you will find "Larry Gard's Background."
I restarted Vidaza injections in each arm on 3/17/08 (5day/28day cycle)having been off it since 4/1/07. In between, I was on Thalidomide. On 3/17/08 counts were: WBC 0.7 RBC 2.64 Hgb 10.0 Hct 29.9 Plt 234 ANC (too low to register). To prevent nausea, I take an Anzemet Tablet (100mg) prior to treatment.
At the start of my 8th cycle of Vidaza on 10/6/08 counts were: WBC 0.5 RBC 2.68 Hgb 10.2 Hct 30.4 Plt 173 ANC (too low to register).
My counts jump around and it is my understanding that it takes a few cycles of Vidaza before good results are seen. Good luck to your mother!
larry gard, male, age 79, Cincinnati, OH
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