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@tawakol

Hi group of hope,
My father was diagnosed as an AML patient 1 week ago. We started treatment of VIDAZA 100 mg but CBC still shows low rates of hemoglobin at 8 et platelets 47. Doctors tells me that his body doesn't respond positively to the treatment and they need to add Venclexta. We are preparing on taking his first dose. Could you please tell me Are we on the right path of treatment? Does theCycle of treatment take years ?Because doctors tell me repeatedly that you have to know that there is always a high risk of mortality..
Thank you so much in advance

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Feb 3 6:11am

Welcome to Connect, @tawakol. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in the blood and bone marrow where (basically) too many immature blood cells continue to form until they eventually crowd out healthy blood cells.

Vidaza is a medication which helps the bone marrow make healthy blood cells and kills abnormal ones. It is given by injection once a day for 7 days every 4 weeks. It is often paired with Venclexta with good results. These are excellent options for patients who are older or may not be good candidates for a bone marrow transplant.

You popped into the perfect discussion with @lindagi and @dancouclanel4 who recently gave their very encouraging updates with the same medications for AML. They’ll be able to give you more information regarding the treatment.

Your dad is very early in treatment. So give this time to work. If you don’t mind sharing, what is your father’s age? Is he in otherwise good health?

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