The initial hospitalization usually requires 3-4 weeks . After chemotherapy the patients usually require supportive care. Supportive care may include antibiotics as well as blood and platelet transfusions. Patients under the age of 50 may be candidates for bone marrow transplantation, but patients older than 60 usually do not tolerate this mode of therapy well. It must be remembered that all patients are individuals.
Statistics only count in research studies.
Many factors can influence the response rate in patients. Above all it is important to maintain an optimistic attitude. She is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Hematology. Dr. Shah-Reddy taught at Wayne State University for 12 years and is an Associate Professor of Medicine. At present she teaches and is on the staff of Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan and at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Michigan.