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sandy craine on 14 January 2010

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Last updated: 19 January 2010

date for NICE FAD
by Jed (Jan 19)

I heard a little rumour yesterday that those at NICE will be meeting up again regarding dasatinib and nilotinib. I don't know if this is true, but if so then I imagine the date for publication will

by sandy craine (Jan 15)

Dear Simon,
I am not sure but probably not. I know that there are issues with confidential materials for formal consutlees and there are legal signatures required. However, once the FAD is published

by Simon Clayson (Jan 14)

Sandy
Do you know if the submissions made to NICE can be viewed once the meeting has taken place?
Simon

by sandy craine (Jan 14)

I have had further discussion with other consultees and I now understand that NICE will take a while longer to publish the FAD. It says on their website that publication can take up 30 days from the
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Last updated: 19 January 2010
vickiep on 13 January 2010

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Last updated: 16 January 2010

Networking
by vickiep (Jan 16)

Totally agree....I posted the response that I had because of the sheer frustration that even the most helpful of our contacts in the end, can't help. I do appreciate that this is all stuff that you

by Pennie (Jan 16)

This took me months of hard graft and serious strain an stress, and that was using the excellent booklet Sandy suggests. Also had Consultant, GP and MP on the case.
This is a terrible process to go

by sandy craine (Jan 16)

Dear Vickie,
Yes your contact is correct and reimbursment of therapy can be applied for in that way. However that is not at all ideal and it is a very difficult process for patients to go through.

by vickiep (Jan 16)

This is the response that I have received having written to my contact as above...
It seems the Party line is that " if the NHS paid for every drug availiable on the market then it would soon be
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Last updated: 16 January 2010
fish4 on 12 January 2010

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Last updated: 12 January 2010

New CML Drugs in Phase 1 testing
by sandy craine (Jan 12)

Thanks for this link. Looks very interesting in terms of dealing with T315i.
Meanwhile best wishes for a good and stable response to nilotinib (Tasigna)
Sandy

by fish4 (Jan 12)

Hi all and a very Happy and Healthy New Year to All
I was Surfing the net and found a Press Release from 29 Dec 2009 on the Novartis Media release site I thought could be of interest to all of us.
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Last updated: 12 January 2010
sandy craine on 11 January 2010

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Last updated: 13 January 2010

petition
by sandy craine (Jan 13)

I had a discussion with one of the other official consultees and that is the date we have been given 20th. I think it is usual that the decision is about one week after the meeting. However NICE are

by Jed (Jan 12)

I was wondering when they publish their decision. 20th January is sooner that I'd realised - quite pleased about that. At least we'll know where we stand (if, of course, there isn't too much of a

by Pesty (Jan 12)

No worries about the petition. I am just pleased that I could contribute something.
Michelle

by sandy craine (Jan 12)

I was curious about the next step, given that the petition has now closed, so took a look at the Number 10 petition website where it says this....
Step 5: Petition close
When a serious petition
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Last updated: 13 January 2010
sandy craine on 8 January 2010

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Last updated: 19 January 2010

CML patients in the Greater Manchester area?
by Jed (Jan 19)

It looks like this went out yesterday:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/health/s/1189459_cancer_gran...
A very well put together article, too. Well done David and Sandy!

by sandy craine (Jan 8)

I have just spoken with a journalist who want to run a story on the NICE issue. If there are any patients who live in the Greater Manchester area (and including North Cheshire) and whos doctor feels
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Last updated: 19 January 2010
Jed on 7 January 2010

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Last updated: 8 January 2010

Further News Stories - NICE ACD (inc. NICE press release)
by Simon Clayson (Jan 8)

Thank you so very much for all your efforts to get the human impact of the NICE ACD accross to the public. We are very grateful that you are putting accross the point that you are fighting for all

by Richard42 (Jan 8)

Clog away... You're bringing the human side to the story which gets hidden by the cold and detached NICE assessment. NICE needs to be put on the back foot here because they are wrong, as they were

by sandy craine (Jan 8)

Dear Jed.... don't worry about clogging up the forum... you are not. The sharing of information is what this is all about and the more you do the less I have to ;o)
for everyone's convenience, I

by Jed (Jan 7)

Just to keep you all updated, the Press Association put a story about me and the NICE ACD out last night. Hopefully it'll be picked up by a few papers and other media organisations.
For your
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Last updated: 8 January 2010
kitty77 on 7 January 2010

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Last updated: 11 February 2010

Pregnancy and short term dose increase
by cassidy62 (Feb 11)

I havent been on here for awhile but have just read your story and dont know if you have read my previous posts. I was dx oct07 and in june09 after 8mth off gleevec i had a beautiful baby girl. I

by sandy craine (Jan 13)

Dear Michelle,

I am sure you will eventually succeed. However... even without the stress of having CML it is not certain that anyone can conceive exactly when they choose to.

I do wish

by sandy craine (Jan 13)

Dear Zavie,

congratulations on your continued reduction in % of BCR/Abl. I just noticed that you have a further deepining of molecular remission to a 4 log reduction for you results in

by Michelle Lawman (Jan 12)

I was diagnoised with CML in 2004 at the age of 27, my recent blood test results show that my CML levels are nearly un-detectable which I am as you can understand absolutely delighted about, I have
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Last updated: 11 February 2010
Jed on 6 January 2010

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Last updated: 7 January 2010

Evening Standard
by Jed (Jan 7)

Just added my own quick comment.
On a side note, I completely agree with your sentiment regarding the 'default' blames, Sandy. Incredibly frustrating to read such responses.
Jed

by arrowsc (Jan 7)

I read with interest the comment someone made about human rights legislation. Are there any legal experts out there who think a 'no' desision could be challenged by an individual under the human

by Barbs (Jan 7)

I've added some too - maybe we all should?

by Dennis (Jan 6)

Added some comments of my own, but they're not showing up yet. Maybe they need approving first, or maybe the staff have gone home early.
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Last updated: 7 January 2010
patrice on 6 January 2010

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Last updated: 7 January 2010

Resistance, Glivec and BMT
by sandy craine (Jan 7)

Hi Patrice.... where are you being treated. Let me know and I will advise. If it is Australia then there are definitely expert centres.
Dasatinib (Sprycel) and nilotinib (Tasigna) are the two 2nd

by patrice (Jan 7)

Okay I feel much better now having read all your responses, it's just hard cause my next test isn't till early march and my doctor doesn't seem worried at all, it's just he said BMT and I was like

by Alastair C (Jan 6)

Patrice, I hope if enough of us say it you'll be convinced!
It took me 6 months post Dx to get to 3%, and in the next 6 months I only got to 1.9%. Three months after that - 0.04% and PCRU three

by sandy craine (Jan 6)

Dear Patrice,
Your doctor does not seem to be in a panic so you should take that as a good sign. I agree with Simon that your initial response seems pretty good ... do you know what your baseline PH
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Last updated: 7 January 2010
Jed on 5 January 2010

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Last updated: 6 January 2010

BBC London News (TV) re. Dasatinib and Nilotinib
by bobosbo (Jan 6)

Jed,

Well done once again with yeserdays interview, very much to the point, & very well put. I notice that the e-petition has started to rise again since you have done the interviews.

by sandy craine (Jan 6)

Hi all,

this is available for around the next 10 hours. If you missed the news you can watch it again here although you will have to plod through until near the end.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer

by sandy craine (Jan 6)

Dear Jed,
I saw the BBC news piece on the late news last night. You did very well with some NICE (sic) punchy one liners like "I think my life is worth £30,000 ...."
I also thought that Prof.

by Jed (Jan 5)

The piece was on. Having watched it, I think it was put together very well. It has also been summarised 5 or 6 times during the day today.
The link is:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/
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Last updated: 6 January 2010
Ali Loram on 4 January 2010

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Last updated: 12 January 2010

NICE decision date?
by sandy craine (Jan 12)

Dear Ali,

NICE are due to publish the FAD on 20th January,
Best...

Sandy

by Bhiru (Jan 4)

They make the official announcement in April - seems such a long time to wait between now and then.

by Ali Loram (Jan 4)

I am a bit confused (and forgetfull sometimes), I know NICE sits again on 13th of this month but when will they reveal their final decision? If someone could clarify, I would appreciate it.
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Last updated: 12 January 2010
patricia dever on 4 January 2010

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Last updated: 6 January 2010

Neighbours with CML
by sandy craine (Jan 6)

Dear Patricia... I have put your interview link on the Newswire along with the BBC interview with Jed.

Well done,

Sandy

by patricia dever (Jan 4)

This is a short TV interview my neighbour and I did about us both having CML here is the link
http://www.tv3.ie/videos.php?video=16458&locID=1.2.
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Last updated: 6 January 2010
Ali Loram on 4 January 2010

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Last updated: 4 January 2010

"Vaccine" gives hope for leukaemia
by Dennis (Jan 4)

Copy and paste this link:
www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews

by Ali Loram (Jan 4)

Take a look at the front page of todays Daily Telegraph, or look online. Although this trial is only for patients with AML at the moment, perhaps they will go on to develope it for us with CML. An
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Last updated: 4 January 2010
Jed on 3 January 2010

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Last updated: 7 January 2010

London Tonight (ITV) re. Dasatinib and Nilotinib
by Apryl (Jan 7)

Hi Jed

I posted your Utube link and the petition link on face book and emailed to family and friends who also have emailed and posted it. Hundreds of people have passed it on. Well done for

by sandy craine (Jan 6)

Dear Jed..... just uploaded your YouTube link under Newswire ;o)
Sandy

by Dennis (Jan 4)

You're doing some wonderful things Jed and deserve all the praise you are getting. I myself am doing OK on Glivec - but that could change at any time. It's a fight we should all take on to our best

by Jed (Jan 4)

Bob, that is a phenomenal response to Dasatinib! I'm very pleased for you.
You must be walking on air.
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Last updated: 7 January 2010
Des on 29 December 2009

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Last updated: 19 January 2010

Still undetectable
by Basil from RSA (Jan 19)

Well done Des.

What an inspiration you are to us all.

I have had my blood samples taken two weeks ago for a RT-QPCR.

Will be seeing my specialist on the 20th and hope he has the

by sandy craine (Dec 31)

Dear Des......this is truly great and almost fantastical news!!!

Who would have thought that we would be here today,10 years on, talking about stopping Glivec and remaining PCRu? It was enough

by skiinglaketahoe (Dec 30)

Delighted to hear such good news. Long may it last
regards
Susan

by vickiep (Dec 30)

Wow!!! How amazing!!! You must be thrilled to bits with this result and to have a wonderful break from Glivec. Like you, I had appalling virus, three years prior to dx which lead to pneumonia &
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Last updated: 19 January 2010
Ali Loram on 27 December 2009

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Last updated: 30 December 2009

BBC radio Devon, N.I.C.E funding
by Ali Loram (Dec 30)

Hi Vickie, dont know how to creat a link, will see if I can do it later for you.

However this is what I did just now! Google bbc radio devon, when on their site on top right clic "listen again

by vickiep (Dec 30)

aw...struggling to find this...maybe I'm too late? Is it possible to have a link to it please...anybody!!!

Thanks!

Vickie

by bobosbo (Dec 27)

Well done Ali,

I have just listened to the interview, & you put your point accross vey well, I know how difficult it can be doing radio interviews, even pre-recorded ones.

Bob

by irenekallison (Dec 27)

That would be excellent
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Last updated: 30 December 2009
irenekallison on 23 December 2009

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Last updated: 24 December 2009

NICE - MP Response to request for support to overturn decision.
by vickiep (Dec 24)

Irene & John!!! Fabulous response read on Christmas Eve and taken as real hope for the future...Am I right in thinking that the Tories will actually be using this as a vote-catcher?!!! I think

by johnh (Dec 24)

I have just received a reply from my MP, Rob Walter, and his description of Conservative policy on drugs is word for word the same as Maria Miller's. He also said that he was pleased to support

by irenekallison (Dec 23)

Dated: 22 December 2009
Dear Mrs Allison,
Thank you for contacting me about the National Institute of Clinical Excellence. (NICE)
I believe it is right that decisions about the availability of
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Last updated: 24 December 2009
bobosbo on 23 December 2009

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Last updated: 31 December 2009

Dasatinib - My early christmas pesent
by sandy craine (Dec 31)

Dear Bob........ wishing you the best for the coming year. Many many congratulations on your response to dasatinib.

Sandy

by bobosbo (Dec 24)

Hello Vickie,

Its still not sunk in yet how good a result this is, I still can't believe it.

As for side effects I only suffer from fatigue, & hopefully that will get easier, I

by vickiep (Dec 24)

Wonderful news Bob!!! Exactly my story too except that I was 18months stuck!!! It is indeed a brilliantly effective treatment and, I don't know about you, but I find it's somehow easier on the

by lynnsch (Dec 24)

Congratulations Bob, that is an amazing result, what a lovely start to your Christmas celabrations.
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Last updated: 31 December 2009
angela on 20 December 2009

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Last updated: 21 December 2009

Email Address
by sandy craine (Dec 21)

Hi Angela,

just use the contact address for cml support group - see contact us button on menu- as it will be redirected into my email box.
Best wishes,

Sandy

by Barbs (Dec 21)

Hi Angela,

hope you're keeping well - we haven't spoken for ages!

All the best to you & your family for Christmas & 2010!

XXXX

by angela (Dec 20)

Hi Sandy
Would it be possible to have your email address as I have had a reply and need to talk

to you on a one to one basis.
angelactyrrell@aol,com
Many thanks
Angela
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Last updated: 21 December 2009
Ali Loram on 18 December 2009

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Last updated: 30 December 2009

interview on radio Devon
by vickiep (Dec 30)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p005p589/Good_Morning_Devon_27_12_2...
Well done Ali :-)

Vickie

by Ali Loram (Dec 20)

Hi Bhiru, I have just had a mail from radio Devon, Its now going to be on Sunday 27th. If this changes again I will let you know.

all the best.

Ali

by Bhiru (Dec 20)

Did the interview go out this morning? I heard the interview about schizophrenia at around 8am - did I miss yours? If you were on this morning please let me know and I'll have a listen on bbc

by Ali Loram (Dec 18)

I have been approached by BBC radio Devon who are running a story about NICE's conclusions re dasatinib & nilotinib and the effects this might have on CML patients

Today I have given that
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Last updated: 30 December 2009