Leukeran side effects

I took Leukeran for approximately 7 months in addition to Prednisone. This was 20 years ago and several of my doctors believed this put my autoimmune condition in remission. At least for 18 years it was in remission. Three endocrinologists believed my hyperthyroidism was the result of my taking Leukeran, not to mention, it also threw me into menopause at age 31. Currently, I just went back on Leukeran, in addition to being on Medrol for the past 3 months. They have tried every other medication that has not worked so well in the past 3 years with many set backs of my autoimmune problem - finally they have come back to Leukeran, which personally I'm hopeful will retain my hearing. My doctors here did not want to put me on Leukeran since they said it is too toxic. (Is there a drug that isn't toxic?)

It appears that many of the medications I have had to take (anti-cancer drugs) can cause secondary cancers. I suppose one has to outweigh the risks and what one has. In some medications, the benefit outweighs the risk.

i took leukeran for 3 wks with no effects at all

I have a question about leukeran. I took it for 15 yrs great years I might add. I went off the drug in 1995 and now I am having probems again. The doctors do not want to give me leukeran again due to secondary cancers. I want to know what are my chances of getting cancer I took 8 mg to start with then within 3 years was taper down to 4 mg which I stayed on until 1995. I want to know why they are so concerned now. Believe I would take leukeran again in a heart beat because it helped me so much. Now I am facing losing my sight. Any information is appreciated.
Thanks
Annette