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Is Lumbar Puncture A Treatment That Helps To Get Relief From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
I was diagnosed with CLL back in 2009 and my blood levels are being monitored closely at which chemo is not something my Dr feels is in my best interest right now. Recently I had a spinal tap done due to jabbing pains in my right temple every time I bend, cough or sneeze. I was just told the other day that I need to get another spinal tap as there were some abnormal cells found in the first test. My friends tell me that its probably my leukemia and that I have nothing to worry about. Are my friends right or are there other possibilities of a more serious condition and if so what are they.
Fri, 15 Mar 2019
Hello,
Generally, several chemotherapy drugs are combined to help prevent leukemia cells from developing drug resistance. Maintenance Therapy. The third phase of ALL treatment is called “maintenance”.
The goal of maintenance therapy is to prevent disease relapse after induction and consolidation therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Generally, several chemotherapy drugs are combined to help prevent leukemia cells from developing drug resistance. Maintenance Therapy. The third phase of ALL treatment is called “maintenance”.
The goal of maintenance therapy is to prevent disease relapse after induction and consolidation therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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