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Vidaza
Dear Ziad,
Good that your father didn't get Vidaza now - his counts are too low as his doctor said.
Hopefully the Neutrophils (and the other counts too) will increase. Vidaza is probaly still working in his bone marrow.
You should do as his doctor told you - control WBCs often. If they are going down you should give him Neupogen.
I have never read anything about Neupogen giving immunity. You know I have been taking Neupogen injections - mostly twice a week - during more than 4 years and was able to stop taking the injections when my counts increased after treatment with Thalidomide (1.5 years later).
Nobody knows when your father can start taking Vidaza again - it is quite common that the cycles are delayed.
Do look out for infections! Be aware of infected persons and infected food.
Warm regards
Birgitta-A
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