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ian hinley on 8 March 2010

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Travel Insurance again
by Steven D (Mar 9)

Try Snowcard.
They cover the both of us worldwide at £136 per year.including CML
I dont think thats bad.
http://www.snowcard.co.uk/pages/index.asp
Good luck

steven

by dianed (Mar 9)

I have cover for CML and my husband's medical condition through Medici Travel Insurance, for two weeks to Malta. It may be worth ringing them on 0845 5800168, or try the website www.medicitravel

by Pennie (Mar 8)

We have just insured with them, both Bill and I have medical problems, and we are ancient !! We are fully covered for europe. Phone No 01689 859102

Pennie

by ian hinley (Mar 8)

Will take a look, I did the Age Concern quote online and they said they wouldn't cover me. I'll try calling them...
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sandy craine on 8 March 2010

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Parliamentary Questions -Hansard written answers- 04/03/10
by irenekallison (Mar 9)

Reading up on Mr O'Brien I linked to his recent 'Twitter' page and found this:-

"Debate today on funding challenge for the NHS. Budgets rising 11% over this year and next. Patient care not

by sandy craine (Mar 8)

Thanks to John who sent me the following:
www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100304/text/100304w0020.htm#10030475002140
Leukaemia: Drugs

Derek Twigg: To ask the Secretary of
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V on 5 March 2010

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Glivec ending migraines?
by eileena (Apr 11)

My daughter ( age 14 ) has had terrible headaches since diagnosis & starting imatinib in 09/09 we assumed it was a side effect of the medication. I wonder if anyone else has noted

by claudia.fernandezf (Mar 8)

Hi, I have been on Glivec since 2001 (19 years old), and every month with my period the migraine visit me since I had 10. Now I have 30 years old and still having migraine.
So, maybe it`s not the

by lynnsch (Mar 8)

Hi,
I was also suffered from migraines but didn't have one on Glivec and it was a very welcome side effect, I have since moved onto Tasigna and within the first week had a migraine, however in

by C Melling (Mar 6)

caroline m
I was diagnosed with CML exactly five years ago.

I have not had a migraine since taking Glivec and have rarely experienced headaches. I had many years of debilitating headaches and
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CheryAnnes on 5 March 2010

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CMLKid Blog
by vickiep (Mar 8)

Fantastic analogy! Now that really did make me smile a big, beaming smile.

Thank you so much for the sharing.

Vickie

by CheryAnnes (Mar 5)

Hello Everyone,
A young patient here in Canada is being followed by the Talpaz Protocol: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00573378?term=Peg+IFN+CML&rank=1
He has started a blog and he has
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bobosbo on 5 March 2010

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Dasatinib working well
by jacqui from Colchester (Mar 6)

That is brilliant news - congratulations - I too have been taking it for six months and I am down to 0.7 I have just had a bone marrow biopsy and should get the results on the 23rd to see whether

by sandy craine (Mar 5)

Fantastic response to dasatinib Bob.... hope you can enjoy this news in spite of you sore throat.
Don is right... it is about money no matter how it is dressed up by NICE.
Sandy

by Don Adkins (Mar 5)

Hi Bob,
Congrats on your results! I think we CMLers all know the effectiveness of these newer drugs, but it's really all about money after all isn't it?
I would be long gone without Dasatinib...

by bobosbo (Mar 5)

Having been to the hospital today, due to a viral throat infection, & been given some antibiotics to fight it, I took the opportunity to get my first PCR results from the consultant. After only
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Pennie on 4 March 2010

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Withdrawl of Dasatinib/Nilotinid from patients
by Jed (Mar 5)

I'd just like to reassure you all that some MPs are better than others, and for those of you who haven't, it's certainly worth getting in touch with your local MP. Vince Cable recently put the

by Dennis (Mar 5)

Already have told him Sandy. Over a week ago. - No response.

by sandy craine (Mar 5)

Dear Dennis .. let him know he has lost your vote.

This is the only way we can exert power over politicians.
Best,

Sandy

by irenekallison (Mar 5)

Have managed to book an appointment with my MP, Maria Miller - Conservative, for the 19th March. Will make sure I am well prepared to, hopefully, get the maximum benefit from it.

Irene
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Dennis on 1 March 2010

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Last day for the Dasatinib/Nilotinib ACD.
by sandy craine (Mar 3)

Dear Alyson,
Your are right and it is a BIG concern ..... I am not sure about the legality of such a move though and I think it would be really hard for them to take treatment away from patients who

by sandy craine (Mar 3)

Dear Don... you are so right, this does affect all of us and the people that have signed the petition and left messages of support prove the point. We are an international community, and we are

by Alyson (Mar 3)

Having studied the latest NICE ACD in order to submit comments by yesterday's deadline. I was horrified to discover that the 'concession' for existing Dasatinib/Nilotinib patients to be able to

by Don Adkins (Mar 2)

This might be a repeat since I was kicked off-line while typing, if so, forgive...
From your Yank friend from across the seas, I'll do all I can.... Let's never give up on this. This truly is an
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lynnsch on 28 February 2010

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Massage and Nilotinib
by vickiep (Mar 4)

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for the reply...on both Imatinib & Dasatinib the pain didn't start straight away along with the other side effects which as you say, disappear after three months, but

by sandy craine (Mar 2)

Hi vickie, I am sorry to hear that you still suffer the leg/bone pain. I really did find this side effect..although really hard to cope with ... disappeared almost on the dot of 3 months from

by vickiep (Mar 1)

Sandy, although I have read that side effects are said to be different, there are those of us who are suffering the bone pain associated with the Glivec even though we've changed to Dasatinib.

by sandy craine (Mar 1)

Dear Lynn,

this is more likely to be an effect of the massage rather than nilotinib. I think it is probably a coincidence. Massage can effect you by encouraging your body to get rid of toxins
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kestrel on 24 February 2010

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The Big Zero
by zaviemiller (Feb 26)

Y A H O O O !!! Y I P P E E E !!!

Number 1305 in the Zero Club

Zavie
Rio or Kestrel, could you please email me at zmiller@sympatico.ca
Zavie Miller (age 71)

Ottawa, Canada

by kestrel (Feb 24)

Thank you all - I knew you'd understand!!

kestrel

by kestrel (Feb 24)

Thank you for your interest Susan - I know you have been having a very difficult time since your transplant.
Rio's biggest problem post-transplant has been his reluctance to accept that there is (

by sandy craine (Feb 24)

Dear Kestrel, what fantastic new... after all the negative stuff with NICE etc. it is wonderful to hear that Rio has finally got to zero and that the DLI has finally worked....

Please give him
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Janet on 23 February 2010

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Novartis Drug Tasigna® Receives FDA Priority Review For Newly Diagnosed Patients With Early-stage Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
by sandy craine (Feb 23)

Thanks Janet,

I had posted an article about this under Newswire which you can still find under the news section...see copy below. It is good to hear that the FDA have approved and we can now

by Dennis (Feb 23)

Well done Janet.
That article must put more pressure on NICE. The only thing that I can pick up after a quick scan through it, is that the Tasigna patients were taking 300mg twice a day. That must

by Janet (Feb 23)

I think this is a press release from Novartis. It's in Medical News Today, and I enclose the main text of the article. In summary, the FDA in the USA thinks nilotinib is so good they are prepared to
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sandy craine on 22 February 2010

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CML Petition is up and running-PLEASE GET ALL YOU KNOW TO SIGN UP
by sandy craine (Feb 24)

Hi Chrissie.... this is purely and online petition. You could print off the Press statement and make copies. Maybe it would help to explain the background to people in his classes and that might

by sandy craine (Feb 24)

Dear Beth.... have a great time and enjoy that sunshine ;o)

Sandy

by yogiB (Feb 23)

I have signed and forwarded it to all my friends and family.
Thank you for working on our behalf.

After three months I am responding really well, with normal blood count and PCR requested

by chrissie (Feb 23)

Have just been asked by my Tai Chi instructor if we have a paper copy of the petition so he can take it round all his classes. Is this possible?
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sandy craine on 19 February 2010

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Urgent request-Daily Mail wants to Interview patient for article on Drug shortages
by pat preston (Feb 22)

Dear Sandy, Have only just found your postings re drug shortages and The Daily Mail.
I have been for my normal three monthly appointment today with Prof. Russell and he has given me a prescription

by sandy craine (Feb 21)

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1252407
Sandy

by C Melling (Feb 20)

caroline m

Have just read today's Daily Mail article and then logged on here - so sorry too late to help. I was given an "I owe you" note, for part of my prescription by my hospital pharmacy

by sandy craine (Feb 19)

Jenny Hope of the Daily Mail is running another article on the problem of NHS drug shortages which as you all know is causing a problem for some in getting their prescriptions of imatinib.
She
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David Crowther on 21 February 2010

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Muscle cramps and spasm
by SwanValleySue (Feb 23)

I still get cramps:
In my left foot

In two left toes
My right hand

In two fingers
Very particular
I also get cramps in ankle (of course left side)

by vickiep (Feb 22)

Yup, me too whilst on Glivec...really bad at night and when putting shoes/socks on or getting in cars!! I did get a little relief from drinking small amounts of Schweppes Tonic Water throughout the

by sandy craine (Feb 22)

Dear Jean... soap definitely does NOT work, although it might make your bed smell nice ;o)

Do try to eat lots of bananas as John has suggested.. they are high in potassium too which is

by Peter Miles (Feb 21)

Hi Jean

Sorry to hear of your cramps and pains - as Sandy says this is quite a common side effect of Glivec. I have suffered with this for the past 8 or 9 years. I too get it particularly when
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sandy craine on 18 February 2010

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NICE meeting
by sandy craine (Feb 19)

www.writetothem.com"
Sandy

by sandy craine (Feb 18)

I have registered to attend (as an observer) the NICE meeting on March 9th in Manchester. It might be that there is a place for one other. Anyone interested?

Sandy
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Simon Clayson on 17 February 2010

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NICE ACD- imatinib intolerance
by Janet (Feb 19)

If you copy and paste the link below, it will take you to a page where all the comments received on the first appraisal document are listed
http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=folder

by sandy craine (Feb 18)

I am sorry if I did not make it clear the this is a new ACD and you will need to make new comments via the NICE website....

see my previous post below:
Submitted by sandy craine on Tue, 2010-

by Simon Clayson (Feb 17)

The link is on the Newswire dated 9 February on the right of this page. It is a new consultation so my understanding is that we need to comment again. You would hope they would carry forward

by Dennis (Feb 17)

Can you give the link to the NICE document please?
To be honest Simon, I hadn't realised that another response was needed. Maybe others hadn't either? That's no excuse I know, but it is the reason
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ian hinley on 15 February 2010

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Drugs shortage
by johnw1001 (Feb 18)

Please see my contribution to the related thread titled"Difficulties in supplying Imatinib".In response to Ian I believe that it is always good for those who are experiencing problems in sourcing

by yogiB (Feb 16)

Following Ian's posting and reading the BBC news article, I immediately contacted my local MP online. Hopefully he can be aware of this growing problem and help do something about it.
Is it worth

by ian hinley (Feb 15)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8516080.stm
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yogiB on 12 February 2010

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CMLers in Surrey/Middlesex?
by Pennie (Feb 21)

Sorry just read the post on site. Hope the meeting was good. Will try to make the next one.

ATB

Pennie.

by yogiB (Feb 21)

Are you near Hampton Court Pennie, as Caroline and I are meeting up this afternoon at Zizzi's - 3.30. It would be great if you could join us!
beth

by yogiB (Feb 15)

my email is bethshay22@hotmail.com. I am free this sunday and next if you would like to meet up.

beth

by C Melling (Feb 15)

caroline m

yes it would i live in surbiton.

What about one of the parks or along the river?

caroline
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sandy craine on 11 February 2010

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Interesting Blog: Nice says NO!
by keith Pratt (Feb 17)

Good to hear from you. We have come a long way from our first telephone call all those years ago when you were enquiring about STI 571, and then your fight to get it! He ho, time does pass quickly

by Pennie (Feb 14)

Hi Keith

Great to hear from you old timer ! So pleased for you that your results on Dasatinib are so good, this is fantastic news.
Like you I am incensed almost beyond words. It feels so

by keith Pratt (Feb 14)

Hello

Not posted for some time, but I find that I amtoo incensed at what I read about yet another debacle of a decision made by the keepers of the nation's health, i.e. NICE. I was party to

by Dennis (Feb 12)

Sandy, who is running the health service - NICE or the government?
If you read NICE's comments, the clinical effectiveness of these two drugs are conceded. However, NICE move more and more towards
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Olivia on 10 February 2010

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Times column on 'big pharma'
by Richard42 (Feb 11)

It does indeed make clear and salient points. What I find objectionable about NICE's approach is that it to me seems to have an agenda which isn't necessarily about use of resources, but price

by sandy craine (Feb 10)

Hi Olivia,
Yes I read this excellent article by Jonathan Waxman who is Professor of Oncology at Imperial College, London and is a big critic of NICE. He makes so very salient points in this and the

by Olivia (Feb 10)

I found this article quite interesting - good to see that some other people think NICE is not all it's cracked up to be...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/a
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irenekallison on 10 February 2010

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Paracetamol
by sandy craine (Feb 19)

Hi Michelle,

I cannot specifically recommend that you take any herb as some of them (like St. John's Wort) are contra-indicated if you are taking imatinib. however I know that there are many

by michelle (Feb 18)

I have taken paracetamol before..I am interested in all your comments and would like to know more about taking the Milk thistle supplement.. should I take this to protect my liver whilst on Imatinib

by sandy craine (Feb 16)

Dear John/all,
the reason why you should not take paracetamol is because it one of a class of drugs (a very large class) synthesized by the liver.... as is imatinib.

It is fine to take

by fehr (Feb 14)

In the early days of my CML, I had very painful bursitis, amongst other things, and took maximum quantities of 30/500 co-codamol for several months, to the point that I became dependent on the
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