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Rick,
I don't have any resources to point you to, but I suspect that the reason Revlimid is used for forms of MDS other than 5q- is that is has been very effective for the 5q- group. There are a couple of other drugs on the market for MDS (e.g., Vidaza, Dacogen), but there are not many choices. This is where medicine is an art--taking a drug that seems to work in some cases and seeing what benefit can be derived in other situations.
Where is your relative being treated? Your question about Revlimid is a good one and the doctor should be able to answer it.
Regards,
Ruth Cuadra
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Diagnosed AA 10/96, MDS/RA 6/98, MUD/BMT 10/6/98
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