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Hi Birgitta:
Your response is very encouraging. Thanks.
Your cytogenetic reference was for "Chromosome 9+" while my tests show del(9q). Do you know the significance of the difference?
I am very curious as to why you opted for Supportive Treatment only rather than a demethylating agent? Are you aware of some higher risk factor or some irreversable damage from Vidaza that I am not aware of? Perhaps I am getting too personal -- I have no idea of the cost of Vidaza treatments.
My oncologist says that Vidaza can postpone the translation to AML for from 6 months to one year. However, I am somewhat skeptical of his advice because he is very young and just taking his medical board exams. Since I am receiving treatment from the VA, I don't get to choose my doctor.
Regards,
Ed
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