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neuprogen question
Hi,
I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. I'm waiting for an answer from my Mom's Dr., but in the meantime, I thought I should try here.
My Mom has MDS and is on a clinical trial (Onconova). Her WBC have been low for over a year, in the range of 1.4 - 1.8. Back in December 2010 her Dr. told me that he didn't want to give her neuprogen because he felt that it can bring on leukemia. But last week he decided to put her on a neuprogen program, where she get a shot every couple of days. Why is the fear of bringing on leukemia not an issue anymore???? I'm so confused.
She was brought to the hospital last week because she had a fever of 100, w/ severe shakes. This was due to an UTI. They gave her antibiotic an within hours she felt better and the fever never returned. I don't think that this would warrant neuprogen.
Just would like some input on the drug and it's affects to leukemia.
Thank you.
Paula
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