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Originally Posted by bailie
Data, my situation was both Vidaza and transplant. The Vidaza put my situation into the optimum condition before the transplant. My counts and blasts were greatly influenced by the Vidaza. I believe that it is very important to go to transplant in the very best possible health.
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I agree with Bailie 100%. Studies have shown that Vidaza BEFORE transplant is ideal.
http://www.mdsbeacon.com/news/2014/0...tic-syndromes/
My dad had Vidaza for 6 months before the transplant which put him in complete remission. Going to transplant in CR is ideal because it lessens the relapse rate and in optimum health.
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Daughter of father diagnosed with MDS RAEB-II intermediate risk due to normal cytogenetics. Blasts at 13% peripheral blood at diagnosis with no cytopenias. 6 cycles on Vidaza then on to SCT at Duke. BMT from my brother and now showing signs of relapse. DLI in the works.
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