My husband of 23 years is going to begin weekly Interferon injections in September.
He has managed the PV w/ Hydroxurea, Baby Asprin, & regular phlebotomys. The dosage of Hydrox has continued to increase over the years which led to the first marrow biopsy that revealed the MDS.
Blasts – 5.3% – consistent w/ myeloid stem cell abnormality
Myelodysplastic – level of this abnormal blood production is quite small, but there is enough to be convincing.
$1000/month out of pocket which is painful but could be much, much more. Best case scenario the treatment will irradicate the diseases, or keep both from progressing, or he won’t be able to tolerate Pegasys, or?
We are terrified……..
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