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David Fitz on 9 June 2025

Category: Treating CML

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Last updated: 9 June 2025

PinnedVideos and slides from CML Horizons 2025 now available
by David Fitz (Jun 9)

We’re excited to announce that the videos and presentations from CML Horizons 2025 are now available! Whether you were with us in person, joined virtually, or couldn’t attend this year, now is the
Category: Treating CML

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Last updated: 9 June 2025
johnw1001 on 25 July 2025

Category: Organising your life

Replies: 2

Last updated: 25 July 2025

Drug shortages-imatinib
by johnw1001 (Jul 25)

Hi,

I think that the larger and the big research units/cancer centres may well have assured supply routes but the smaller NHS trusts may well face some issues in the next six months

by PhilipDavid (Jul 25)

Hi. John.
Thank you for update. I am with Hammersmith hospital no reports of shortages to. It is a worry has these drugs are essential.

by johnw1001 (Jul 25)

Hi All,

I came across this

"There are ongoing shortages of imatinib .............................Several manufacturers including Teva and Upsher-Smith have reported back orders or
Category: Organising your life

Replies: 2

Last updated: 25 July 2025
Zzyzxuk on 4 June 2025

Category: Side effects

Replies: 1

Last updated: 24 July 2025

Dasatinib - tolerated it for four years, but suddenly now makes very VERY nauseous
by hannibellemo (Jul 24)

I was on dasatinib from 2009 to 2019. I also experienced bouts of nausea occasionally. I've been through so many side effects from the 3 TKIs I've been on, I just figured that was another. It didn't

by Zzyzxuk (Jun 4)

I've been on Dasatinib for over four years, tolerated it very well, and don't even recall it making me ill when I first started taking it.
A few months back, I got a bit lax about taking my pills
Category: Side effects

Replies: 1

Last updated: 24 July 2025
scuba on 3 September 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 23 July 2025

Curcumin vs. Aspirin vs. Ibuprofen
by Giaseven (Jul 23)

I’ve found curcumin helpful with inflammation, but I had to take a pretty high dose. Ibuprofen worked faster for joint pain, though I try not to use it too often.

by hannibellemo (Sep 7)

Interesting post, John. I tried curcumin at the level Scuba suggested several years ago and immediately had a large, painful eye bleed - I think I was on dasatinib at the time - I haven't tried

by johnw1001 (Sep 5)

Hi Scuba,
Perhaps it would be wise to consider each of the parameters inflammation,blood thinning,oxidative stress and cancer prevention in the context of one who has for whatever reason been

by scuba (Sep 3)

https://drjosephmillerobgyn.com/curcumin-vs-aspirin-vs-ibuprofen-rx-nsaids/
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 23 July 2025
johnw1001 on 22 July 2025

Category: Side effects

Replies: 2

Last updated: 23 July 2025

Any updates on generic imatinibs
by johnw1001 (Jul 23)

Thanks for the information -useful

Apparently the excipients are different which is the coating and the core(or packing)

In addition one was an alpha formulation -the other a beta

by PhilipDavid (Jul 23)

Hi.
I was switched from Glivec after 5 years to a generic- TEVA. The only thing I can report is it harder on the stomach- aggravating my ongoing acid reflux issues which coincide with me

by johnw1001 (Jul 22)

Hi there,

I have posted before on generics but would welcome any updates you may have -especially from UK

I have been on imatinib for 18 years and initially branded Glivec then Sandoz
Category: Side effects

Replies: 2

Last updated: 23 July 2025
sb22 on 17 July 2025

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 17 July 2025

nilotinib and stroke risks
by sb22 (Jul 17)

Nilotinib has been associated with increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), 1–3 coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular events. 4–6 We present the cases of 3 patients who experienced
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 17 July 2025
tylerg242 on 6 August 2020

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 4

Last updated: 16 July 2025

Testosterone
by Giaseven (Jul 16)

I had similar issues and found out that low testosterone was part of the problem after starting treatment. I went through blood tests first, and my doctor eventually prescribed TRT. I’ve been using

by PhilipDavid (Aug 10)

Hi
I was diagnosed with very low testosterone some 15 months ago - I am on Gleevec 400 mg per day
I started TRT therapy some 3 months ago - 40 mg per day - I have had my first

by AlastairC (Aug 7)

I too had testicular cancer, and am on Nebido injections every 12 weeks for testosterone. Never had a problem with it, other than convincing the doctors that one liver function test every 6

by Stuart Johnston (Aug 7)

Hi I am on imatinib 400mg for cml, also had testicular cancer as well. I am know using testogel daily with no adverse effects. Plus other mens for other conditions

Hope it helps
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 4

Last updated: 16 July 2025
Kathyp on 11 July 2025

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 14 July 2025

Prickly skin,
by Kathyp (Jul 14)

Hi Theresa I know Ive been extremely lucky that glivec has worked so well for me x

by cmljax (Jul 14)

Sounds like this could be neuropathy, which I have had for 3 or 4 years now. Gabapentin helps with these symptoms as does further dose reduction if possible I've been on TKI's almost 9 years now -

by Mag74 (Jul 14)

Hi Kathy, that’s amazing 21 years! I was just diagnosed in February 2025. Was on Imatinib (Gleevec) for 3 months then on Dasatinib (Sprycel) since. My BCR ABL was at 25% but I believe I am beyond

by Kathyp (Jul 11)

Morning all. Hope everyone is doing well!
Hi, been on glivec now for 21 years and I’ve had lots of side effects over the years , but I’m now experiencing prickly burning skin on my hands feet face
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 14 July 2025
bonarhere on 8 April 2024

Category: Organising your life

Replies: 8

Last updated: 11 July 2025

How to cope with anxiety before/after physician visits
by Wstevenson (Jul 11)

You are definitely not alone. Some ideas/ things that have helped for me:

-Schedule a fun activity for the day you think you'll be most anxious. It will keep your mind off of the worry.

by Melloworac (Jul 7)

I always get anxious before appointments too. What’s helped me is journaling how I feel right after visits—that way I remember the positives for next time. I also followed a few people online who’ve

by snowman 35 (Apr 11)

Pojo

I take sprycel.I tried tfr in June of 2022 but in 2 months my bcr abl was 0.014 so I started my treatment again.I will try one last time in 3 years from now

by JoeP (Apr 10)

Snowman what drug brought you to undetected? I am assuming you are in TFR. Is that the case?
Category: Organising your life

Replies: 8

Last updated: 11 July 2025
cmljax on 10 July 2025

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 10 July 2025

Insertional Hamstring Tendinosis
by cmljax (Jul 10)

I was just diagnosed with this through an MRI. This is tendinosis (degeneration of the tendon tissue versus tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon tissue.) Note this is where the hamstring tendon
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 10 July 2025
Kimberly Stuart on 4 July 2025

Category: Children & young people

Replies: 1

Last updated: 6 July 2025

Going Treatment free to try for Pregnancy
by David Fitz (Jul 6)

Kimberly,
I am wishing you the very best of luck with this!
Being a mummy with CML is not easy, but it sounds like you have great advice
Here we have excellent access to the best in the world about

by Kimberly Stuart (Jul 4)

Hi,
I had a call with my consultant this morning, we discussed at my appointment last month about going treatment free so I can try for a baby, he had said he was happy for this but wanted to
Category: Children & young people

Replies: 1

Last updated: 6 July 2025
rambler on 29 November 2024

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 24

Last updated: 6 July 2025

Blast crisis
by JoeP (Jul 6)

Rambler the gods are toying with you. They are throwing you into a whirlwind to keep your blood flowing and your system primed for action. I’m eager as I’m sure you are to see where your next

by rambler (Jul 5)

Hello Hannibellemo,

Many thanks for your reply.

Yes I am a bit surprised too about the BCR-ABl test not being accurate. At least they could do another test at some stage.i am going to be

by hannibellemo (Jun 29)

Hi, Rambler, I'm surprised at your last text. PCR for Bcr/Abl is generally considered to be very accurate. I, personally, would not want to rely just on blood tests. Sometimes there are problems

by rambler (Jun 21)

Hello,

I am writing this time about some recent BCR -ABL results. About four weeks ago I got a reading of 0. Two weeks later the result was 76. They said it was an erroneous result. The latest
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 24

Last updated: 6 July 2025
Karinne on 27 June 2025

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 10

Last updated: 2 July 2025

TFR for 7 years
by Karinne (Jul 2)

I guess you found a compromise that works for you.

Take care 😁

by hannibellemo (Jul 2)

Great, thanks for asking. I'm still on low-dose Tasigna (150 mg) per day. My onc and I agree that repeat TFR is not on the table for me in the foreseeable future. but I can live with this. Literally

by Karinne (Jun 29)

Thanks Pat. How are you doing?

by hannibellemo (Jun 29)

Wonderful, Karinne! So happy for your success!
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 10

Last updated: 2 July 2025
Sd on 2 May 2021

Category: Side effects

Replies: 9

Last updated: 2 July 2025

Thoughts on CBD and Drug Holidays
by JoeP (Jul 2)

In late May and early June of this year I went on a gummi spree to help me sleep and relax. I’m in the states and the gummies here can be quite potent. After about a 2.5 week stretch of taking a

by Giaseven (Jul 1)

I tried CBD early on during treatment for sleep and nausea, but it didn’t do much for me. Recently I’ve been looking into Bulk delta 8 distillate, which some folks say gives similar chill-out

by JaylonAndersen (Jun 5)

Rich evidence has shown that cannabis products exert a broad gamut of effects on emotional regulation. The pathological expression of anxiety leads to enduring emotional perturbations with a

by EvaH (Jun 9)

I did have a cbd latte once, it made me feel a bit anxious but i think that was my specific reaction to cbd+caffeine and nothing to do with imatanib
Category: Side effects

Replies: 9

Last updated: 2 July 2025
Mick E on 2 February 2022

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 16

Last updated: 29 June 2025

Low dose Nilotonib
by hannibellemo (Jun 29)

Thanks for catching those incorrect dates, Colorado Guy.! It should have read 2020 and 2022.

by ColoradoGuy (Jun 17)

I think you have your dates wrong about nilotinib. 2010 and 2012?

by hannibellemo (May 23)

Hi, Mick E. I've maintained CMR for over 3 years on nilotinib 150mg daily. I was dxed in 2008. I developed liver toxicity on imatinib immediately. Went on dastinib in 2009 and had effusions off and

by Sav_5 (May 15)

You are welcome Gian! I cross my fingers for you and hope to read soon good news and keep enjoying a small glass of wine!! Keep us informed! Thank you.
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 16

Last updated: 29 June 2025
Agile on 27 November 2021

Category: Other conditions

Replies: 4

Last updated: 27 June 2025

CML and Dental Issue
by Monacomer (Jun 27)

My dentist was cautious too because of my CML meds and how they might affect healing. I ended up seeing someone who really understood both complex dental stuff and overall health issues—Dr. Gross in

by (Feb 10)

Broken, crooked, missing teeth in the front do not add to our attractiveness and repel people from us. That's why we try to smile as little as possible and not show our front teeth. That's

by MiguelLucas (Feb 10)

What serious dental problems have you encountered?

by thomas.c (Nov 27)

Dear Amit,

I had multiple wisdom teeth extractions, they were all in bad shape, and a piece of my jaw bone had to come with them. It wasn’t fun, but CML didn’t interfere with
Category: Other conditions

Replies: 4

Last updated: 27 June 2025
suvankardas on 21 June 2025

Category: Organising your life

Replies: 0

Last updated: 21 June 2025

Cardiovascular health on IMATINIV
by suvankardas (Jun 21)

2 years on IMATINIV 400. Detected at the age of 42 I have been experiencing all the possible side effects . But now I feel my heart has taken toll. Now-a-days the rapid heartbeat and pressure
Category: Organising your life

Replies: 0

Last updated: 21 June 2025
JoeP on 20 June 2025

Category: Drug-drug interactions

Replies: 0

Last updated: 20 June 2025

Anybody taking generic Nilotinib
by JoeP (Jun 20)

This month I was informed that my healthcare provider will start using generic Nilotinib. To be honest I didn’t think the generic was going to be yavailable until sometime near the end of the decade
Category: Drug-drug interactions

Replies: 0

Last updated: 20 June 2025
PhilipDavid on 11 June 2025

Category: Getting help

Replies: 5

Last updated: 17 June 2025

Help and advice on surgery. Back decompression surgery. Any preparation advice please.
by David Fitz (Jun 17)

For what it's worth, I had a pretty big abdominal surgery about 10 years ago when I was on dasatinib. Everyone agreed beforehand that there was no need to stop the medication and there was no

by AlastairC (Jun 16)

I was on 200mg imatinib when I had a whole hip replacement 3 years ago. I was advised to stop taking the tablets a week before the op, and didn't restart for 4 weeks while I was having anticoagulent

by JoeP (Jun 14)

Yes good luck Philip. I took a few days off for some oral surgery while on Imatinib. You should be fine, keep your oncologist in the loop.
Joe

by PhilipDavid (Jun 12)

Thank you for info. Philip London
Category: Getting help

Replies: 5

Last updated: 17 June 2025
jriccoboni on 2 June 2025

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 9

Last updated: 16 June 2025

TFR question
by jriccoboni (Jun 16)

Interesting. Maybe the lab that my Doc uses just does not show my those details. Maybe he can see it on his end.

by JoeP (Jun 15)

I found this:

The p210 and p190 in the context of BCR-ABL1 refer to different protein isoforms produced by the fusion of the BCR and ABL genes. The e13a2 and e14a2 transcripts are associated

by jriccoboni (Jun 10)

My last report said this
p210 Value (BCR-ABL): Your value is Positive. p210 BCR-ABL1 fusion transcripts detected.
International Scale <0.0030
Method:

Xpert BCR-ABL1 Ultra utilizes real-

by JoeP (Jun 6)

Just look for e13a2 or e14a2 on your PCR report. For years I never paid attention to them.
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 9

Last updated: 16 June 2025