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Is Second Dosage Of Steroids Essential For The Person With Leukaemia Who Is On Pill Regiment?
My significant other who is 44 years old has been diagnosed with Lukemia A. L She is in her 2nd year of treatment which is a pill regiment. She was told that she needs another round of steroids. What is their purpose and are they actually needed. Can she get by without them? thanks donald gerber
Tue, 6 May 2014
Acute Leukemia...ALL needs maintenance therapy after induction and consolidation. Steroids are part of regimen and need to be given.
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