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What Is Reason For Child S Body Not Accepting Medicines For Leukemia?
My nephew is 4 yrs having lukemia found in October 2010. His treatment of Chemo started and now Doctor said to stop the chemo of medicine currently giving after he see a report which is due to methotrexate, and will start again the chemo after 1 week. What would be the reason child s body not accepting this medicine?
Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Hi,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but chemotherapy is basically a cytotoxic medication that could lead to rejection of therapy in a large percentage of children.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but chemotherapy is basically a cytotoxic medication that could lead to rejection of therapy in a large percentage of children.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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