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Are There Others Out There With CMML Who Are In Trials Using Medications Or Are Receiving Any Oral Medications Prescribed By Their Doctors?

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St James, MN
July 1, 2024
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No trials yet, for my husband. But right from diagnosis he was told to take iron pills. They have seemed to help but he has developed new problems with time. Bruising, bloody nose, wounds that won’t heal on their own…I think others have experienced these things, too.

December 8, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes, there are others with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) who are participating in clinical trials or receiving prescribed medications. Here are some key points:

- Chemotherapy Drugs: Some people with CMML are treated with chemotherapy drugs such as Hydrea (hydroxyurea) or Cytosar-U (cytarabine)
- FDA-Approved Show Full Answer

Yes, there are others with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) who are participating in clinical trials or receiving prescribed medications. Here are some key points:

- Chemotherapy Drugs: Some people with CMML are treated with chemotherapy drugs such as Hydrea (hydroxyurea) or Cytosar-U (cytarabine).
- FDA-Approved Drugs: Three chemotherapy drugs approved by the FDA for CMML treatment include:
- Vidaza (azacitidine)
- Dacogen (decitabine)
- Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine)

Additionally, MyLeukemiaTeam is a social network where people with leukemia, including CMML, share their experiences, ask questions, and give advice. This platform can be a valuable resource for connecting with others in similar situations.

July 1, 2024

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