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Another long day behind me... COH for bloodwork and "final physical." I am good to go for Monday and will check in at 9am. Results of last BMB show nothing has changed except for one more damaged chromosome. Blasts are still 4%. Also had me take a comprehension and dexterity test, about 2 hours! They are doing a study to see if chemotherapy affects brain function.
Vera, I asked my doctor why they are not using radiation on me and he said he didn't feel it was necessary since my disease hasn't progressed to the point where my bones have any small tumors or cysts, things that radiation would be effective in removing. But not to worry, I will be getting PLENTY of chemo to remove those nasty cancer cells!
I am very much looking forward to getting this taken care of.
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Rob, age 43, dx MDS Oct. 2008 <4% blasts, many abnormal chromosomes, STC Feb. 09
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