Dearest Molers - my 32-year old cousin in England was diagnosed with
leukemia recently (I don't know what type CLL/CML/AML ??) and is
scheduled to undergo total body radiation and bone marrow transplant at
the end of the month...
In the past 3 weeks, I saw an article about a lot less invasive
treatment for leukemia, which was very new in the States, but apparently
as I recall, being used in Europe. the article referred to the fact
that the FDA had recently approved it in the States. Unfortunately I
did not keep it. I've spent several hours this morning searching the
web for it, but have been unsuccessful. I know many of you are whizes
with searches and are constantly sending out articles about the latest
advances...Lil, Jeanne, Marty, Jo ?? SOS pls. I'm almost positive it
was one of you who sent the press release to me, AP, Reuters, etc. that
you so often send. I'd really appreciate if anyone out there can
provide the info I'm searching for, or guide me in the right direction.
In Britain they have socialized medicine, but her brother is a doctor,
(a country GP) and may well be able to research it further in England.
The little I know about the procedure she is scheduled to undergo is
anything but encouraging, so I would really like to be able to see if
there is anything more promising and less invasive out there for her.
She is only 32 and has 3 young children. I would really appreciate
anyone's help with this - suggestions, advice, all very welcome. Thanks
a lot. Cori.
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