MDS: Adding Neupogen to Vidaza/Procrit: Anyone have experience?
I am now starting my fourth cycle with Vidaza. During each 28-day cycle, my blood counts have increased through week three and then dropped the forth week. During the first and second cycles, my hemoglobin dropped to 8.5 by the forth week requiring a transfusion. During the third cycle, my hemoglobin only decreased to 9.6 -- no transfusion needed!
During the same period, my Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) has dropped from 1700 before Vidaza to the 500 to 800 range. I am going to ask for a consult with my Hem/Onc doctor about the advisability of adding Neupogen to the treatment mix.
I am interested in anyone's experience with Neupogen added to Vidaza/Procrit regimen. What was the Neupogen dose? How was it administered? What were the side-affects? What were the ANC results?
Please advise.
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