Re: Cytoxan as an oral single agent

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Nothing new. Physicians have moved toward cytoxan in place of

chlorambucil because it seems gentler on the marrow. I am not sure I

understand the significance of a drop in platelets from 184 to 162.

Remember that normal is still normal (and anything above 150 is normal)

and 100 is the cut-off used for stage IV CLL. Perhaps your oncologist

also noted something else.

Rick Furman, MD

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> I can't remember seeing anyone mention that they have been treated

> with cytoxan orally to reduce a high white count. The high white count

> along with a high percentage of lymphs are my only out of line

> numbers. The absolute count is 86K. When I began treatment with RF in

> early 2005 my white count was much higher at 308K.

> But because my count increased from 65K to 86K in the last three

> months while at the same time my PLTs dropped from 184 to 162, it was

> suggested that I begin this treatment. I was told I would be on this

> low dose cytoxan for up to a year. I am wondering if this treatment is

> something new being tried although I know cytoxan has been around for

> a long time.

> Dr. Furman, if you see this, would you be familiar with this cytoxan

> treatment? Thanks for all the time you give here.

> DX 5/03

> RF 2/05 to 7/05

> Dave

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