On 5/17/2007
Maryelizabeth68 wrote:
On 5/17/2007 Oncrx wrote:
doesnt sound like chronic GvHD. Usually impacts skin and liver. You could try steroids to see if that helps. What chemo have you been on and for how long and what cancer do you have?
I had AML. 2 rounds of chemo in hospital then another round with TBI before BMT. I did develop VOD of liver but liver is doing fine now. I am currently on steroids. Prednisone 20mg daily. I don't remember what kind of chemo I was on. I'm sure I can find that info some where.
interesting. Still doesnt sound like GvHD. The anthracyclines can cause cardiac toxicity and you most likely had daunarubicin or idarubicin as part of your induction therapy. Have you had any cardiac tests done? (MUGA scan, etc). The anthracyclines have a lifetime dose that shouldnt be exceeded to avoid cardiac toxicity.