How long does azacitadine take to work

My mum was diagnosed with MDS last December. She started a course of azacitadine injections and has just completed her third cycle last week. Her blood counts show no signs of improvement so far and she has had two weekly blood transfusions. Can anyone tell me how long it should take before results start showing. Also her platelets have been reducing also.

  • Hi Karen and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    Your mum's medical team would be in the best position to answer these questions so if you have her permission do be sure to discuss this with them when you can. 

    Our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to discuss this with them as well.

    I hope you're able to find out more soon and everyone on the forum will have their fingers crossed the course of treatment is successful.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator