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I know with my wife, that even though she has blasts and low blood counts, they probably won't start her on Chemo until she starts needed transfusions or other symptoms occur. The Chemo, even thought it can extend life, I think definately reduces the quality, and so the doctors want to wait in her case so they don't reduce her quality of life yet.
I have CMML and no meds have ever been prescribed!
I understand that medication "controls" the bad cells and does not effect good cells. The medication is effective until the cells mutate and "control" is lost. The good news is that new edications are being tested or approved which use different means to "control" the bad cells and do not effect good cells.
Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine) is one of three chemotherapy drugs used to treat CMML. While it can help normalize blood cell counts and reduce symptoms, it's important to note that chemotherapy drugs don't cure CMML.
The effectiveness of treatment depends on several factors including
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