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Vidaza works
Hi Suzanne,
I feel we are in the same situation. My wife Nellie was recently dx with MDS Intermediate II, with 6% blasts and chrom abnormalities. We made the decision to start Vidaza with Procrite injections. For the first time in several months her HGB climbed up to a respectable 10.2 w/o added transfusions. We feel the Vidaza did the job. We will continue for two more cycles before doing another BMB. My hopes are the Vidaza will reduce her blast level, therefor slowing the progress of the decease.
Nellie has had no side effects and is already feeling stronger and with that more optamistic. Inform yourself as previously suggested and present a calm demeaner for your mom to feel calmer. Seeing an MDS specialist is the best thing to do. Wishing you and yours all the best.
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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