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decitibine working we think

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March 15, 2006 at 8:46 pm #12300

kristyk
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Mom just got her BMB results back this am and it shows 4% blasts. She has completed 4 cycles of the decitbine. Starting her 5th today. Blasts 30% in November when she transformed to AML. Still no major side effects of the chemo as far as how she feels. WBC stays kina low…my only concern at the moment.

I think this might be working for her. I’m going to st.louis to take her for her chemo this weekend, I’ll learn more. For the moment I’m thrilled. Kristy

March 15, 2006 at 9:04 pm #12301

sdrake
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kristyk,

That is great news. I hope you get even more good news this weekend.

Take care,
sdrake

March 16, 2006 at 3:15 am #12302

lynette
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Kristy,
Great news. I know how happy you must feel!!
Lynette

March 16, 2006 at 3:19 am #12303

shirlsgirl
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Hi Kristy,

That’s great news! It’s so great that she is tolerating the chemo so well. Hoping that since she is feeling good that it’s a positive indicator that her body is handling the chemo well.

best wishes to you and your mom,

Jody

March 16, 2006 at 4:58 am #12304

kristyk
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thanks sdrake, lynette and Jody. I appreciate the encouragement. I am hopeful, though I don’t have the full report in front of me…still 4 is less than 30, certainly going in the right direction anyway you look at it.
I am wondering though about wbc which is 1.1. (odd how the tides turn, Will it come back up??? My understanding is that she will stay on this drug as long as it works, possibly for life..although low dose, I would think a monthly zap of chemo would never allow it to come up…any thoughts out there?
Kristy
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