Hi Amit, AIIMS is one of the best hospitals in India. Talk to your Dad's doctor when you get the BMA report. If CML is under control, then ask the doctor why the red blood cell count and HGB are going down so much . I have not seen it go down this much as a side-effect of Gleevec. Also discuss with him if it is possible for your Dad to take Eprex injections instead of having transfusions all the time. Eprex is a red cell booster and will grow red blood cells. Some Gleevec patients who have low red blood cell count take Eprex (it is called Procrit in the US). In India, Eprex may be expensive, though.
If you find the doctor cannot pinpoint the cause of the low RBC, I would advise your Dad to consult with either Dr. Suresh Advani or Dr. Tapan Saikia in Mumbai. They are top oncologists in India and my husband's doctor respects them a lot. Even if it means a trip to Mumbai, I think it is worth it if no solutions are found. Don't lose heart, Amit, you must be strong for your Dad and I am sure a second medical opinion is always a good thing. Please keep us posted. Best Regards, Anjana --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
