Hi Hopeful!
Dr.Olnes tells me that the Campath-induced CD4/CD8 inversion lasts about two years. I gather that Campath knocks down lots of different T-cells and B-cells, but maybe knocks down the CD4s even more than the rest.
Near as I can tell, it's an expected effect of the drug.
Take care!
Greg
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Greg, 59, dx MDS RCMD Int-1 03/10, 8+ & Dup1(q21q31). NIH Campath 11/2010. Non-responder. Tiny telomeres. TERT mutation. Danazol at NIH 12/11. TX independent 7/12. Pancreatitis 4/15. 15% blasts 4/16. DX RAEB-2. Beginning Vidaza to prep for MUD STC. Check out my blog at www.greghankins.com
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