Decitabine

What is Decitabine?

It is a drug for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes, a class of conditions where certain blood cells are dysfunctional, and for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

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A patient was taking decitabine, with the diagnosis MDS RAED-2.

After three months since the decitabine (first cycle), the neutrophil and blood...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
myelodysplastic syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Dear Hermittan,

Thanks for your query.

I am sorry to note that you have undergone complete...

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What are the medical and/or natural treatments for MDS?

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
Stem cell transplantation is the treatment of choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand...

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My mom is on decitabine for MDS and is neutropenic lately so chemo has been on hold. She's also on Desferral and Exjade. Dr. states high ALT and...

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Hello,

Neutropenia has to do nothing with the elevated liver enzymes, its completely different. Your mom needs only follow up, as long as the...

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