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Update 7/10/2008
Hi All,
after the last increase in HGB (10.2) Nellie's counts jumped to 11.1, plts >253, but WBC way down to 0.7.
The doc withheld the Procrite but added two shots for the low WBC. Also ordered an MRI for and unexplained lower back pain. Has been treated with antibiotics and pain pills. The pain persists.
Her doc was very surprised with the jump in red cells and plts. But was not with the WBC. Why would the Vidaza have such and effect on the white cells?? I thought that Vidaza directed itself to killing mutant cells?? Does anyone have an explination for this??
Well, to end this post in a positive note. Nellie and I are very pleased with the current readings and expect them to continue....
Best wished for all,
Eli
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Eli, husband of Nellie (64), dx 3/08 MDS RAEB-1 w/abs, 2nd BMB 9/08 after 4 cyls blast dn to .5, Vidaza reduced 50% on 11/19 after sudden drop in CBC, 8th cycle completed 12/26/08. BMB 2/09 blast 17%. Seven day Induction Therapy completed 3/23/09, Started Salvage Therapy 5/5/09. Stopped 5/8/09.
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