Reviewer: Sad in Texas, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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My dad was given high procrit doses for MDS from a quack doctor in Youngstown, Ohio Cancer Center. He suddenly developed rapid growing lung and liver tumors. Three days after his death we read the FDA article that says it can cause tumor growth. My dad might be alive if he didn't take this drug. He also had circulation problems in his foot and almost lost it, probably from this. DON'T USE ... Show Full Comment

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My dad was given high procrit doses for MDS from a quack doctor in Youngstown, Ohio Cancer Center. He suddenly developed rapid growing lung and liver tumors. Three days after his death we read the FDA article that says it can cause tumor growth. My dad might be alive if he didn't take this drug. He also had circulation problems in his foot and almost lost it, probably from this. DON'T USE PROCRIT!
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Reviewer: MDS, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Diagnosed with MDS. This is first treatment step. It has performed as expected however my condition dictates that levels will fall. The next step is Chemo and perhaps procrit. To be determined as time progresses.

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Diagnosed with MDS. This is first treatment step. It has performed as expected however my condition dictates that levels will fall. The next step is Chemo and perhaps procrit. To be determined as time progresses.
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Reviewer: harleygirl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Presently on Pegasys and Ribavirin for Hep C. Treatment caused severe anemia. Was put on 40,000 units injections weekly. While my anemia is still present, it is stablized and not getting worse. I only hope the recent FDA concerns for Procrit don't hit me later in life. Unfortunately with medications, while it may help with one symptom/disease it may also be causing long term effects. One ... Show Full Comment

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Presently on Pegasys and Ribavirin for Hep C. Treatment caused severe anemia. Was put on 40,000 units injections weekly. While my anemia is still present, it is stablized and not getting worse. I only hope the recent FDA concerns for Procrit don't hit me later in life. Unfortunately with medications, while it may help with one symptom/disease it may also be causing long term effects. One can only decide if the good outweighs the potential bad. Had I known of these concerns I would not have started with this drug.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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