What are the main treatment options?
Treatment options are a function of your condition, your doctor’s knowledge, experience and preference, whether you live in the United States or a country with a national health care system, etc. The following options are not in any preference order. Watchful Waiting This involves taking no medication and monitoring blood counts on a regular basis, which may initially be monthly, followed by bi-monthly or quarterly if results are stable. This seems to be mentioned more frequently by patients living in countries with national health care systems. Advantage: No chemicals are entering your system and causing effects that may be difficult to deal with. You may then in better shape if you decide later to have a bone marrow transplant. Also, with time come new treatment options. Disadvantage: You may be anxious and feel frustrated about the lack of action. Your disease may progress whereas it may have been possible to reverse or retard its progression. This should be discussed carefully with
