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My niece, 31 with downs syndrome has all -2years on. early chemo did not work, then blin therapy , then 2 rounds of car t 19. they were considered a fail. now on inotuzamab which gave 6 months cr last year. she is in good health. options please?

Q: my niece, 31 with downs syndrome has all -2years on. early chemo did not work, then blin therapy , then 2 rounds of car t 19. they were considered a fail. now on inotuzamab which gave 6 months cr last year. she is in good health. options please?

: If she is in good health which is promising, continue to have regular blood tests and examinations. Monitor for easy bruising and bleeding. There are many specific treatments and a discussion with her Heme Once specialist is recommended.

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If she is in good health which is promising, continue to have regular blood tests and examinations. Monitor for easy bruising and bleeding. There are many specific treatments and a discussion with her Heme Once specialist is recommended.

Answered 2/22/2022

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A member asked:

My niece, 31 with downs syndrome has all -2years on. early chemo did not work, then blin therapy , then 2 rounds of car t 19. they were considered a fail. now on inotuzamab which gave 6 months cr last year. she is in good health. options please?

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