HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Person Suffering From CMML 2 Cancer?

My dad is 66 yrs of age. He recently got diagnosed to have CMML 2 cancer. He has under chemo by medicine called Decogen from Johnson and Johnson. I want to understanda can this disease be treated fully. What is the life span expected. How many more chemo he will have to take. And will he have a normal painless life.
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
Hematologist 's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
Prognosis is poor. Treatment of choice is chemotherapy but it is not fully cured. Does depens on his count and blast percentage and many other factors. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Person Suffering From CMML 2 Cancer?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Prognosis is poor. Treatment of choice is chemotherapy but it is not fully cured. Does depens on his count and blast percentage and many other factors. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.