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ARA-C as Maintenance

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  • September 25, 2006 at 12:47 am #15130
    SandyB
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    My husband Mike recently completed Induction Chemotherapy followed up by one Consolidation Chemo. He is in complete remission from Secondary Leukemia (AML) transformed from MDS.

    The Dr. is now recommending ARA-C Maintenance. One injection a week, plus 4 pills.

    Has anyone else experienced this treatment? I guess they start with a mild dose and work up, as blood counts tolerate it.

    September 25, 2006 at 9:00 pm #15131
    lynette
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    Hi Sandy,
    My Mom was on ARA-C injections for 7 months(7 days for one week per month). She was on a very low dose. Few side effects–mild to moderate nausea. However, this was usually helped w/ medication.
    Lynette

    September 26, 2006 at 1:11 am #15132
    SandyB
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    Thanks Lynette. I appreciate the information and hope you Mom continues to do well.

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