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What can be done or taken by early pre b lukemia patient to increase wbc and lower liver enzymes during chemtherapy?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Both are most: Likely a due to the chemotherapy that was prescribed for all. There are supportive care interventions, but the main strategy is tincture of time.

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 11/8/2013

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