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Vidaza
I have been on either Vidaza or Dacogen for 2 1/2 years. I describe my treatment as my 7 plus 7 every 28. I get 7 days of Vidaza followed by a $7K shot (Neulasta) every 28 days. Vidaza is what is keeping me alive by killing the rogue cells. However, it also keeps my white, red and platelets down. They are better than at the beginning of my treatment but still not anywhere near the low range of normal. But, I have great energy, attitude and so much gratitude to God for what this treatment is doing for me which is keeping my life going (even though it seems like I spend half my life in an infusion room).
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Shirley, age 75 diagnosed MDS REAB II, 2/6/12, blasts 10%, Dacogen 7 cycles, blasts 1.2%. Stopped treatment for 8 months. 3/19/13 blasts crept up to .06. Began Vidaza. After 3 rounds blasts .01. Continuing Vidaza for rest of my life.
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