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vineet on 15 July 2022

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 3

Last updated: 25 July 2022

observed immature granulocytes cell(0.2%) in blood report achived mmr 9 months ago
by Tater1 (Jul 25)

Hi. I have had higher immature granulocyte counts periodically and when asked my Dr responded that they see these numbers come up in many patients from time to time. He emphasized that

by MartinZA (Jul 25)

Hi there
I'm not a doctor so don't want to say too much about the immature granulocytes except that I thought these were associated with inflammation, not leukaemia (I thought they are

by An (Jul 17)

Isn't immature granulocytes and basophils within range?if hb is low rdw will be low.

by vineet (Jul 15)

hi all , i am cml patient in sept 2019,my recent bcr abl test was on may-22 last week and i was in mmr (0.04 IS scale).i am on dasatanib. my wife asked me to do full body
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 3

Last updated: 25 July 2022
cousineg2 on 23 July 2022

Category: About CML

Replies: 1

Last updated: 25 July 2022

Convert your PCR result from % to log or vice versa from log to %.
by Sunny (Jul 25)

Thank you guys, these two replies are so very helpful. I was always a bit vague about it, now finally have an explanation and handy reference. Brilliant.
pigeon.

by David Fitz (Jul 23)

Log results are pretty easy to calculate in your head.

100% = no log drop
10% = 1
1% = 2
0.1% = 3 (hence MR3, or MMR)
0.01 = 4 (MR4)
0.001 = 5 (MR5)

Like the metric system, it’s all very
Category: About CML

Replies: 1

Last updated: 25 July 2022
sandy craine on 23 July 2022

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 0

Last updated: 30 August 2022

iCMLf Conversations- 1) Treatment after failure of 2 TKIs ; 2) Meet the CML Experts
by sandy craine (Jul 23)

1) Current practices for third-line management of CML and get first-hand expert knowledge from:
Professor Andreas Hochhaus
Head of the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology,
Jena
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 0

Last updated: 30 August 2022
snowman 35 on 3 May 2020

Category: Drug-food interactions

Replies: 11

Last updated: 21 July 2022

Vitamin E with Sprycel
by capitulinagarage (Jul 21)

I wouldn't advise you to do that. I think it can cause your body to overflow with all sorts of toxins, which will negatively affect your health. You can get intoxicated from mixing these

by snowman 35 (May 10)

I take Sprycel 7:30 in the morning and i take vitamin E after my lunch at about 14:00...I think it 's OK...

Thank you both for your time! Your answers were very help ful!!

by scuba (May 9)

I would not know if they have the same antioxidant effect, but if you have a diet rich in antioxidants overall (more than one kind) you will be fine:
https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/natural-

by snowman 35 (May 9)

So Scuba e. g. If I take big amounds of natural turmeric or curcumin as a supplement has the same antioxidant effect with vitamin E? I can not eat lots of vegetables or nuts because I have ibs...
Category: Drug-food interactions

Replies: 11

Last updated: 21 July 2022
hannibellemo on 14 April 2021

Category: Side effects

Replies: 5

Last updated: 20 July 2022

Triamcinolone acetonide infusion for dasatinib induced chronic pleural effusion
by LL12 (Jul 20)

That's fantastic news, and yes don't look back.
Thank you for the info, just by chance I came upon your response, I'm still learning this website, and a ton of reading I've

by hannibellemo (Jul 18)

Hi, LL12, thank you. I've never looked back since my infusion with steroids. The tube was removed on May 13 a year ago and I've been in complete molecular remission on Tasigna, 150mg. twice

by LL12 (Jul 18)

I'm new to this website, still learning to navigate it. Your story on Plueral Effusion is almost identical to mine. I've had this catheter in my right side for 8 months now, the draining has

by hannibellemo (Apr 17)

Good one, kat! So far my drainage is around 30g (I weigh, it's more accurate than trying to read between the lines of the vacuum bottles) since Wednesday. My usual every other day drainage
Category: Side effects

Replies: 5

Last updated: 20 July 2022
Polineczka on 2 July 2022

Category: Getting help

Replies: 4

Last updated: 30 October 2022

Beauty
by Bashmett (Jul 20)

The profession of a cosmetologist in modern society is very necessary for people because a beautiful person is characterized by the absence of complexes. Nowadays, many people treat dry skin,

by ursalacim (Jul 14)

I know a lot of moments that make different beauty treatments, starting from usual care procedures and ending with face lifting and face massages. If you are considering visiting this kind of

by MartinZA (Jul 8)

Hi there
When first diagnosed with CML, it was a stressful time as we all know - I therefore decided to book myself in at a spa for a week. Interestingly, the spa attendant became a little

by CaraM (Jul 5)

Hi,
I’ve had facials, massages, etc etc. i disclose my CML, advising that it’s controlled, and have never had any issue.
Good luck.
Category: Getting help

Replies: 4

Last updated: 30 October 2022
SS86 on 14 February 2021

Category: Drug-drug interactions

Replies: 5

Last updated: 18 July 2022

Food items to include & exclude
by Bashmett (Jul 18)

If you have skin problems, then you should avoid all aggressive foods. Including it is worth removing sharp spices and additives from the diet that irritate the intestines. All purulent

by sandy craine (Jun 29)

Hi,
Regarding grapefruit etc ... it is not because of any vit C content, but rather because of the following:
Many drugs are broken down (metabolized) with the help of a vital enzyme called

by Felix (Feb 18)

Hi, yes fine no problems with blackberries .

by mil (Feb 18)

Hi Felix, do you know if blackberries are ok to eat?
Category: Drug-drug interactions

Replies: 5

Last updated: 18 July 2022
jhorne1 on 1 December 2019

Category: About CML

Replies: 28

Last updated: 18 July 2022

Recently diagnosed. Many questions.
by YourExpress (Jul 18)

Medical weed can be an answer here. It will not cure you, but it will help relieve the symptoms and make your life generally easier. Many people can continue living their normal lives thanks to

by jhorne1 (Feb 27)

Thanks Scuba! My ONC mentioned this is a EMR. Is there data that shows long term response IRT EMR?

by scuba (Feb 27)

Cool. You're almost in the zone (not the danger zone).

by jhorne1 (Feb 26)

Hi all, excited to let everyone know after 83 days on sprycel that my PCR went from 352% to .9%!!!!!
Category: About CML

Replies: 28

Last updated: 18 July 2022
Dustylloyd on 16 July 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 1

Last updated: 18 July 2022

Covid
by AlastairC (Jul 18)

In my experience no - I had it over Christmas and can detect no longer term effects.

by Dustylloyd (Jul 16)

For the last 5 days I’ve been resting because of catching covid, my early symptoms were tiredness, muscle aches especially at every limb joint, but at the moment I’m feeling fine the
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 1

Last updated: 18 July 2022
GrahamJ on 4 October 2021

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 5 October 2022

University of Glasgow New cancer ‘inhibitor’ could lead to improved treatment options
by IanMcfarland (Jul 16)

Despite the unprecedented impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on the treatment of malignancies, a lack of response to these molecules has been observed in several cases. Another approach, the use

by ChelseaMueller (Jul 15)

Thank you for sharing the good news. There has been very little good news lately.

by GrahamJ (Oct 4)

Here is a press release from the University of Glasgow which may be good news for many:

News Release
September 29 2021 Embargoed until 7pm UK time Wednesday 29 September 2021
New cancer
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 5 October 2022
ishb1 on 28 April 2021

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 2

Last updated: 16 July 2022

How do you read your BCR test/transcript?
by Reilly9108 (Jul 16)

My number is .17
p190 .17
p210 negative
is negative and undetected mean the same thing

by RC Kirk (May 1)

Sounds like normal CML. Here's what my report said at diagnosis: "p210 transcript b3a2 and b2a2 118.683% IS (88.57%), p190 transcript e1a2 0.01%"
My report didn't separate the b3a2

by ishb1 (Apr 28)

Doctor ordered a BCR ALB1 Tests and it has examples of
B2A2 Transcript
B3A2 Transcript
Do you all know how to Interpret the results? for instance, it gives me a percentage by each transcript.
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 2

Last updated: 16 July 2022
karan on 25 April 2018

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 7

Last updated: 16 July 2022

Understanding results of BCR-ABL Quant
by Reilly9108 (Jul 16)

Hello
tring to understand my results….
For 1 1/2 years results negative. Recent Results e14a2. .1714
does anyone know what this means

by David Fitz (Apr 27)

Karan,
To learn more about PCR tests and how they're done, results calculated and what they mean you should start with our very own PCR primer for patients.
You can find it at this page

by karan (Apr 27)

Thank you all for inputs and sharing the information.
Your responses gave us ( me & my family) a huge relief and assurance that things are under control.
@cmljax & @AlastairC
1. We

by scuba (Apr 25)

Hi Karen,
.... from cmljax, "Scuba will tell you that your mother will never die from CML and that is most likely correct."
Your mother will NEVER die from CML and that is correct.
Her so-called new
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 7

Last updated: 16 July 2022
Richard on 15 July 2022

Category: Reproductive health

Replies: 0

Last updated: 15 July 2022

Drug similarity with imatinib
by Richard (Jul 15)

I have been taking imatinib for 18 years, and I have become used to its brown skin, and its lozenge shape. I have now been given new shape and a new colour. Although it is not particularly a problem
Category: Reproductive health

Replies: 0

Last updated: 15 July 2022
cousineg2 on 14 July 2022

Category: About CML

Replies: -1

Last updated: 14 July 2022

Working towards a cure in CML

Category: About CML

Replies: -1

Last updated: 14 July 2022
Rocky Mountain Gal on 8 July 2022

Category: Side effects

Replies: 6

Last updated: 14 July 2022

New member of the club I didn't ask to join
by JoeP (Jul 14)

Rocky Mountain Gal sorry to hear about your wild ride. Your symptoms sound severe. Basically early on a TKI should reduce your BCR-ABL to a much safer level quick within a few months but surely on a

by Rocky Mountain Gal (Jul 13)

On July 3 and 4th we spent time with a couple (including a 3 hour car ride up and back into the mountains) with a couple. They let us know that they had covid symptons on the 5th, (

by scuba (Jul 13)

What are your individual blood counts?
Neutrophils
RBC
Platelets, etc.

by Rocky Mountain Gal (Jul 12)

Any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.
Bone marrow results 64% at diagnosis but not in blast, spleen measured 22 cm. 1st E.R visit was b/c they thought my spleen
Category: Side effects

Replies: 6

Last updated: 14 July 2022
Reilly9108 on 14 July 2022

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 0

Last updated: 14 July 2022

BCR ABL1 Results How to Interpet
by Reilly9108 (Jul 14)

Hello
Looking for a answer ..I was Negative for 1 1/2 year now last Lab results 7/5/2022 shows e14a2 b3a2 results 0.1714 positive
e13a2 b2a2 Negative
What would make part of this
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 0

Last updated: 14 July 2022
Mona Gard on 10 October 2018

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 7

Last updated: 14 July 2022

Nausea
by YourExpress (Jul 14)

I agree that it might help you to get a more nutritious breakfast. I usually have some oatmeal with peanut butter, raisins, or granola with milk. It helps me stay more active during the day, not

by EvaH (Oct 18)

I second the advice about carb heavy meals, i also shifted away from taking imatanib at lunch time because occasional nausea interfered with my work day and so night time was less intrusive. I also

by Richard42 (Oct 17)

I had bad nausea when taking imatinib, until I worked out food timings to avoid it. I found a large ish meal with a good quantity of carbohydrates eg pasta, potato, rice (muesli and oats would also

by Mona Gard (Oct 10)

Yea I work 2nds so I take it at night too. I don't drink much water, I know I should.
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 7

Last updated: 14 July 2022
Snowman35 on 15 September 2019

Category: About CML

Replies: 4

Last updated: 8 July 2022

I have IBS syndrome. Scuba or anyone who knows please help!
by Rocky Mountain Gal (Jul 8)

Hi John, The very first thing that I would recommend is that you cut gluten out of your diet. It is very inflammatory food. Next, cut out processed food. (Especially fast food!)

by John20247 (Jul 7)

Hi, I was diagnosed with CML 12 years ago, and doing well in remission. I was unfortunately diagnosed with IBS 2 months ago, and it’s been challenging. Any insight or help would be

by Snowman35 (Sep 15)

Thanks show match for the response Scuba!!!

by scuba (Sep 15)

IBS is a condition affecting the large intestine. Dasatinib behaves similar to a salt in the body in how it is absorbed, primarily in the upper small intestine. Dasatinib absorbs very quickly and
Category: About CML

Replies: 4

Last updated: 8 July 2022
OggabetF on 7 November 2019

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 8 July 2022

Interesting case of CML...
by Сhtenstein (Jul 8)

It was an interesting read, and I hope to learn more about such rare cases when I enter veterinary school next year. I’ve just graduated from school and have always dreamt of becoming a vet

by scuba (Nov 7)

https://ascopost.com/issues/november-25-2015/does-low-dose-radiation-cau...
"Our conclusions? First, it is more likely than not that low doses of ionizing radiation increase the risk of

by David Fitz (Nov 7)

Radiation exposure is just one risk factor with CML. It's the only one that's definitively known, but it's is certainly not the only one that exists.
BCR-Abl, the driver of CML, can be

by OggabetF (Nov 7)

The other day on lunch break I was doing research on CML and I came across this case of a Jaguar who developed CML while in captivity at a zoo in Texas. The veterinarian comments that this is
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 8 July 2022
MartinZA on 23 June 2022

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 8

Last updated: 8 July 2022

Is dose reduction possible on imatinib?
by MartinZA (Jul 8)

Hi Chrissie
Thanks for your response - I had actually forgotten about the fact that people halved their doses in DESTINY trial for a year first. I think I'll go and read up on the

by MartinZA (Jul 8)

Hi Pojo
Thanks for the information - that's also something I worry about - that imatinib somehow stops working after a while. The point about frequent testing is really important, and I

by MartinZA (Jul 8)

Hi Israel
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for the detailed information! Very glad you're able to maintain MMR on 400mg, and also interesting that you first increased the dose to

by chrissie (Jul 5)

Hi there
I have been on imatinib since diagnosis in Sept 2009. In 2017 I dropped to 300mgs dose and found after about 9 months my results dropped down to MR4.5/MR5 and a couple were even 0.0000%.
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 8

Last updated: 8 July 2022