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Suggest Treatment For Leukemia

A friend told me her leukemia is back and that she must have platelets infused in her feet because all her other veins are collapsed. When I asked to see (she was wearing flip-flops) she became angry and told me she didn't have to prove anything to me.
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Treatment of leukemia depends on type and stage of leukemia.
Overall chemotherapy is givdn to treat leukemia. Bone marrow transplantation is the treatment of choice. Till that rbcs and platelets should be infused to maintain count.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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Suggest Treatment For Leukemia

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of leukemia depends on type and stage of leukemia. Overall chemotherapy is givdn to treat leukemia. Bone marrow transplantation is the treatment of choice. Till that rbcs and platelets should be infused to maintain count. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.