An update -
After one unit PRBC transfusion last night, started on Vidaza this morning.
Counts prior to Vidaza (after PRBC transfusion) this morning:
Hgb 9.9, WBC: 10,900, Neutrophils 85%, Platelets: 44,000
The only side effect so far was severe nausea. After an hour of turmoil he was administered an anti-nausea injection which took immediate effect. So far throughout the day no other side effects - have been told that it would be around day 5 when we could expect his counts to begin dropping.
This drug is mighty expensive here in India - 6600$ for one cycle (7 days) - just the drug cost. Need to soon find this drug cheaper as there is no insurance cover here. This sure is a rich man's disease ! thank god for the hope though.
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Raj, Father dx with MDS 03/03/10 6% blasts, Started Vidaza 03/29/10, 6 cycles to complete remission 0% blasts, Spinal infection required stoppage of Vidaza. Progressed to AML in May 2011.
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