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Are There Any Alternative Treatments For Myelofibrosis?
Hi. Are there any alternative or complementary treatments for myelofibrosis. I am enquiring on behalf of my mother who is currently taking hydroxyurea. Presently her white blood cell count is low and I wanted to find out if it is worthwhile her taking something to boost her immune system as she will be travelling. I was thinking of the herb astragalus and some vitamin C. Can you advise? Thanks
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Myelofibrosis is terminal illness. Your bone marrow has fibrosis and unable to produce enough cells. Chemotherapy is the treatment. Hydroxyurea is drig of choice. Otjer treatment option is bone marrow transplantation.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Myelofibrosis is terminal illness. Your bone marrow has fibrosis and unable to produce enough cells. Chemotherapy is the treatment. Hydroxyurea is drig of choice. Otjer treatment option is bone marrow transplantation.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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