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Prednisone affects several different systems, but in this role, it is suspected to help cell apoptosis (cell death), particularly in poorly performing cells. It also can have the impact of increasing platelet production within the marrow, so it may help offset some of the troughs experienced when on a treatment like thalidomide.
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MDS RCMD w/grade 2-3 fibrosis. Allo-MUD Feb 26, 2014. Relapsed August 2014. Free and clear of MDS since November 2014 after treatment with Vidaza and Rituxan. Experiencing autoimmune attack on CNS thought to be GVHD, some gut, skin and ocular cGVHD. Neuropathy over 80% of body.
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