Hi Cheri - Blood counts started to rise around round 5. But again that was the last transfusion as well as the last dose of Aranesp. Not sure of what really caused the drastic turnaround (but whose questioning right?) What might be of note - we have been juicing what I have read to be blood builders....and figured it couldnt hurt. Every day we have a big glass of the juice of a beet, kale, chard, blackberries, celery, carrot and apples. Again - we arent questioning, just going to continue. I do believe that the plan will be continue the Vidaza treatments. From what I understand, Vidaza keeps it from going into Leukemia. But we will get additional information when we meet again with the docs. Are you tolerating the Vidaza well? My husband is, although it isnt great - it isnt altogether too horrible either. Are you getting the subcutaneous injections or intravenous?
It is unfortunate that people of such young age are being diagnosed with this illness - my husband is only 47 and I see that you are awfully young as well. Good luck with the results of the BMB. We will include you in our prayers! Meanwhile, appreciate the good days and the tiny movement in blood count. We have learned that there are many miracles along the way!
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