← Return to AML, age 78, taking Decetabine/ Venetoclax, no transplant

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Welcome to Connect, @immaninja. AML can be one of those tough birds to treat. Years ago there weren’t many options for patients especially as we age. So I’m really happy to hear your dad is responding to the treatment. As you can see from @lindagi sharing her experience, she’s the same age as your father and doing really well.

Is there any news about whether your dad is in remission? Did your dad have any mutations which caused the AML?

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Yes Mam, Wednesdays appointment Doctor confirmed last two biopsies showed no leukemia and/no blasts. They are holding off starting second round. His doctor wants his platelets to increase, gain some weight and let his body recovery. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get much sleep due to enlarged prostate. It appears that the Flomax isn’t working for him. He never sleeps more than 3 hours at a time due to getting up and having to empty is bladder. It’s so frustrating. He is so tired and he really could use some solid sleep to allow his body to heal and recover. I believe he did have mutations. I will need to reread those notes in his portal.