Low hb, tc and platelet count for CML accelerated phase

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Hi All,

My Father, aged 52, was detected with blood cancer (CML) in 2002. He was taking

glivec(Imatinib) tablets.

Unfortunately, by 2010, his disease progressed to accelerated phase marked by

reduced hb count and platelet count. He was submitted to one session of

chemotherapy and given blood transfusion. Blood counts were brought to normal

levels and he was brought back home. But, in the past week blood test showed

that hb, tc and platelets was reduced abnormally (hb was 4, platelet was 1000,

tc was 200). He is currently on blood transfusion again.

As the doctors are not revealing much and asking us to wish for a miracle, Can

someone please tell me what condition he is in currently. We are confused as

there was a reduction in TC (WBC) levels too. Did his disease get worse? What

could be the possible treatment options? Is there any chance for him to return

to chronic phase?

Options of bone marrow and stem cell transplant has been ruled out by doctors

due to his weak body and age.