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Des on 20 March 2009

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Last updated: 24 March 2009

Has my CML gone?
by tadlaw (Mar 24)

Hi Des,

I'm very interested in your progress as you begin your journey without Gleevec. My son is only 11 y/o. He still has a way to go before his CML is undetectable on PCR (last .068). Yet

by Colin Woodall (Mar 22)

Hi Des,
Best of luck with this. I too will be watching with interest. I have only been PCR undetectable for 6 months but I hope I reach the position you are in eventually.

Regards,

Colin

by patricia dever (Mar 21)

Hi Des
I'm in a position to stop Glivec, my PCRs have been clear for 4.5 years, and my consultant has mentioned it several times to me but so far I havent had to courage to stop completely.
I've

by Barbs (Mar 21)

Hi Des,

my dr here in france told me on Tuesday that they now have 70 patients who've been able to stop their Glivec like this - it's still about 50% who become PCR positive again, but they
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Last updated: 24 March 2009
karen on 18 March 2009

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Last updated: 29 March 2009

Travel Insurance
by Paul Cooke (Mar 29)

Hi,

We've used Post Office Insurance for travel within Europe for the last six years since Anne's been diagnosed, they do a telephone medical screening and will cover cml for extra premium.

by Martha Stuart-Berrisford (Mar 25)

i've used insure and go. We usually pay for annual travel insurance and they have been pretty good. The only minus is that they will not cover my cml but will cover everything else.

by sandy craine (Mar 19)

Try some of the companies listed on the FAQ under the main menu.

Your can get an online quote from Travelbility.....

....www.travelbility.co.uk
Sandy

by Janet (Mar 19)

Hi Karen
Try Age Concern :-) - they will cover anyone of any age and the quote I thought was reasonable. They asked lots of sensible questions about the drug I was taking, and whether I went for
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Last updated: 29 March 2009
Bram on 17 March 2009

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Lower Glivec dose suggested as white count is too low.
by zaviemiller (Mar 19)

Hi Bram,
Listen to Michael. You really don't want to be treated by a 'fill-in' consultant who knows very little about treating CML. Get yourself to someone who has lots of experience in treating CML

by Simon Clayson (Mar 18)

My wife was in a very similar situation to you about 3 years ago. She was not responding to Glivec as well as we had hoped and her white cell count started to fall. She was attending our local

by michael (Mar 18)

I have been in your situation,but I was able to self inject GCSF to keep my white cell count up,best advice if your not already being treated at a specialist CML clinic such as the Hammersmith or

by Bram (Mar 17)

I sincerely apoligise for starting a new thread when there are others similar but in my defence, I have searched and not found one thats the same.

Prior to going to the hospital today for my 2
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chris murphy on 16 March 2009

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Last updated: 22 March 2009

medication for acid reflux
by michael (Mar 22)

I have the USA drug notes for Sprycel/dasatinib,thats 11 A4 pages, Section 7.2 long term suppression of gastric acid by H2 antagonists or proton pump inhibitors(eg famotidine and omeprazole)is

by keith Pratt (Mar 21)

Hi - I am on Dasatinib, having changed from Glivec over two years ago. I was prescribed Omeprazole for use when necessary, which it never was really, I also read the drug fact sheet on Dasatinib,

by sandy craine (Mar 18)

Hi Chris.......sorry to hear Brian is suffering with this effect. Apart from the drugs used to neutralise stomach acids (which is not ideal as the digestive acids are essential)Brian could try

by chris murphy (Mar 17)

Many thanks for replies. I have been in touch with Tessa Holyoake's office at the Beatson, Glasgow and she has given the go ahead to take lowest dose 20 mg of omeprazole last thing at night. I
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josecisne7 on 13 March 2009

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Last updated: 24 March 2009

on 800mg imatinib
by tadlaw (Mar 24)

Hi

Some patients don't respond well to Gleevec & are switched to dasatinib. There's also another med out these days- but I'm not too sure of the name (it begins with the letter "N"). My

by josecisne7 (Mar 16)

thank you sandy for this information , i will be more patient, hopefully next test will be better .

by sandy craine (Mar 16)

Dear Jose,

I am hopeful that 800mg will mean that you see evidence of a cytogenetic response which means that the cells that are positive to PH chromosome will start to reduce. If this does

by josecisne7 (Mar 13)

i was recently put on 800mg of imatinib and wainting for another cystogenetic test to se if my ph cromosone is gone and also 2 other altered chromoson get handled , iguess more than anything my
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Last updated: 24 March 2009
Pennie on 12 March 2009

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Last updated: 12 March 2009

Help please I can't open itemplate letters on the site
by sandy craine (Mar 12)

Hi Pennie and all,

I have checked the links to the templates and they work fine. Go to Essential Reading on left hand menu and scroll down until you hit Template Letters etc....
However I

by Paul C (Mar 12)

Cut and paste this to bypass the link that is not there...
http://www.cmlsupport.org.uk/?q=node/689
Paul C

XXXX

by cmlblogger (Mar 12)

I cannot get these either sorry
rob - http://cmlblog.spaces.live.com

by Pennie (Mar 12)

Hi Sandy or anyone who can help. I don't seem able to open the link to the template letters, to MP and PCT.
Ineed these as a matter of some urgency. If anyone can open this link could they please
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karen on 11 March 2009

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Last updated: 28 March 2009

Results
by technician69 (Mar 28)

Hi Karen, sorry not been on for a while to reply to you. Becky is on Glivec 500mg a day, we may try Datasanib if her bloods do not come down to zero but we are not sure yet whats happening. A BMT

by tadlaw (Mar 25)

I always get the results of all blood work. I also insist on receiving copies of the reports. I'm becoming very adept at following my son's trends & I've even learned that my son's blood

by karen (Mar 15)

Hi Dawn

Sorry to hear about Becky - thats a really young age - are you coping OK and are they planning on a transplant for her? I just mostly want to forget it which is probably why I just

by technician69 (Mar 14)

Hi Karen, we are the same when we go to the hospital, as long as the results are ok I do not make any note of them. Becky who is 16 does not feel the need to know her blood counts, as long as we
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Last updated: 28 March 2009
Pennie on 11 March 2009

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Last updated: 17 March 2009

Refusal to fund Tasigna.
by Pennie (Mar 17)

HI Bhiru Tried emailing you and the address won't compute ! is it bhiru@hotmail.com ?
You can email me at pennie.douglas@blueyonder.co.uk
Good luck with the wedding, and perhaps we can meet up

by Bhiru (Mar 17)

Hi Pennie,

Glad to hear Siobhan was supportive. And if you do need backup please don't be shy to ask. I know if we were in the same situation we'd do whatever we needed to fight the

by Pennie (Mar 14)

Thanks for your offer of support. I might take you up on that soon. Went to see Siobhan McDonagh on Friday, she was very supportive. Hope her contact with the PCT might bring about a change of

by Bhiru (Mar 14)

Hi Pennie,
As a fellow Merton resident I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts at the moment with everything you are going through.

My husband has CML and was recently faced
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Last updated: 17 March 2009
arrowsc on 11 March 2009

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Last updated: 12 March 2009

PCR tests failing - no communication from hospital
by arrowsc (Mar 12)

Thanks Colin, I know of the centre which you refer to, It's the Centre for Life and they are a world leader in genetic research. Hopefully our issues can be resolved !!
Craig A

by Colin Woodall (Mar 11)

Hi Craig,
although I am treated at West Cumberland hospital in Cumbria my blood samples also go to Newcastle for pcr testing. Out of the last 4 tests 2 have failed. I share your frustration but I

by arrowsc (Mar 11)

Hi Sue, and thanks for your reply, the reason I don't phone up to get the results is that I find it too stressful to make the call to be honest. I used to phone up, but I found that the result was

by SwanValleySue (Mar 11)

Aust.
Craig
At times I had this experience, however unlike yourself

my medico nurses have contacted me and asked me to have the test done again - and sent out a new pathology form. Then just
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Vangogh on 10 March 2009

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Last updated: 10 March 2009

The Story So Far
by sandy craine (Mar 10)

Dear Tony....... this is really great news. Many many congratulations.
Imatinib has revolutionised the prognosis of CML. Without access to this drug most CML patients would not survive in the long

by Vangogh (Mar 10)

Hi Everybody

I was dianosed with CML in June 2008, and have been on Glivec (400mg)since mid July 2008. No significant side effects as yet. The BCR/ABL tests have been reducing nicely, I am
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sal on 9 March 2009

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Nilotinib funding
by sandy craine (Mar 10)

Dear Sal,

your consultant should be congratulated ;o) If the pct refuses funding retrospectively then you must fight.... local media has a magical effect on PCT's. But I am sure that Robs

by sal (Mar 9)

After many weeks and numerous phone calls and emails we still do not know if Rob has been granted funding for nilotinib. However the consultant at our local hospital, having got fed up of waiting,
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sandy craine on 6 March 2009

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Support group in Derby area?
by chrissbb (Mar 9)

Yeah mate pretty random, i was born in Bradford lucky me :) been n Halifax over 20 yr , i like it here, You take care mate and many more happy birthdays to come .

by chrissbb (Mar 9)

Thanks Sandy , ive got my ap coming through from eye department for next eye test, also been to doctor and now having blood presure monitored , apart from that i,m feeling Ok at the moment. just

by cmlblogger (Mar 9)

Hi Chris - i share you birthday but was born exactly a year before you , and originally from west yorkshire
a couple of random coincidences
rob - http://cmlblog.spaces.live.com

by sandy craine (Mar 8)

Hi Chris,

thanks for your post. I am sure there are people in the area of West Yorkshire who would be interested in meeting up to form a support group, and it would be more accessible than
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robert mcadie on 5 March 2009

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bcr coount
by SwanValleySue (Apr 15)

Robert
I found the same issue - dairy does not only send me to the loo but also I feel quite queezy during the day
I found eating quite alot of food - stodgy prior to glivec

does the trick
I

by michael (Apr 14)

Hi Robert,

dont be in a hurry to change to Dasatanib or Nilotinib,if your getting those results on Glivic stick to it,Neutrophils at 1.8 not bad ,you can have GCSF if required to surport your

by robert mcadie (Apr 13)

thanks
Have had a test for mutations and am relieved that it has come back negative. Neutrophils down to 1.6 but am reassured by you being allowed home after transplant with a result of 1.

I

by sandy craine (Mar 8)

Hi Robert,
It might be that you would see a deeper response with another drug... either dasatinib (Sprycel) or nilotinib (Tasigna).... If your doctor is willing to change your therapy I suggest you
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amanda1977 on 3 March 2009

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Last updated: 8 March 2009

memory problems
by sandy craine (Mar 8)

Hi Amanda,

Many people have said that they experience a sort of foggy thinking...often described as 'Glivec brain'.

I think it also might be to do with the fact that CML is a serious

by amanda1977 (Mar 3)

hello all,
i have been on glivec for 6 months and have had quite a few different side effects but are all being managed well with various medications, one thing really does bother me is my memory,
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Ali Loram on 3 March 2009

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Last updated: 5 March 2009

3.8 log reduction
by sandy craine (Mar 5)

Dear Ali...... wow that's is certainly really good news. Congratulations ;o)

Sandy

by Ali Loram (Mar 3)

Hi all,

Just thought I'd let you know some good news... today my consultant informed me that I now have a 3.8 log reduction having been on Nilotinib since November 08! (Dx september 07 Glivec
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josecisne7 on 25 February 2009

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Last updated: 27 February 2009

3rd cytosgenetic test
by josecisne7 (Feb 27)

dont know i am going to find out next tuesday to se if their is thanks

by sandy craine (Feb 27)

Dear Jose,

you should try to get a mutation test as Zavie has suggested. If this is possible at your centre?

Sandy

by Bhiru (Feb 26)

Hello,

I thought I would share our recent experience with you.

Towards the end of last year a routine blood test detected a mutation in my husband's blood tests. At the same time his

by zaviemiller (Feb 26)

Hi,
See if you can get your doc to do mutation testing on you. If you do have a mutation, then Gleevec might not be the right drug for you. If your insurrance won't pay you can ask the drug company
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Last updated: 27 February 2009
walshb on 19 February 2009

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Last updated: 24 February 2009

Switching to Tasigna
by walshb (Feb 24)

Thanks Sandy
Felt better physically since switching and also mentally as I'm happier to be on a stronger therapy. I always felt that Glivec was not going to work long term for me given my initial

by walshb (Feb 24)

Thanks for your reply Ali
Started last Friday and so far so good. I feel much better actually and some colour is returning to my skin. Slight lightheadedness or dizzyness but that seems to be less a

by walshb (Feb 24)

Hi Zavie
Thanks for your reply. Don't worry - we are comparing apples to apples as I have regular PCR testing in two separate labs with samples being taken every three months for both. The trend in

by zaviemiller (Feb 23)

Hi Brian,
In order to detect a trend you really need 3 consecutive PCR results. They should all be done at the same lab, otherwise you are comparing apples to oranges.
The margin of error in many
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alan hampson on 15 February 2009

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Irritable Bladder Syndrome
by sandy craine (Feb 23)

Hi Alan,

I am not sure if this is a side effect of imatinib. However it might be that you are not drinking enough water and so your kidney's would be stressed and you could be experiencing

by karen (Feb 16)

Hi Alan

Not sure if its related at all but the reason I went to the doctor's in the first place was I had to keep going all the time and I thought I had Diabetes and it turned out to be CML.

by alan hampson (Feb 15)

Following various tests, I have just been told by my Doctor that the most likely reason for me needing to ‘go’ more frequently is that I probably have ‘irritable bladder syndrome’. She asked if I’d
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josecisne7 on 14 February 2009

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my cml , kind of worried
by josecisne7 (Feb 23)

i feel also lucky that their is medication that handles our condition ,just hope i dont have to change medication thanks

by josecisne7 (Feb 23)

my doctor had told me that i was in late chronic phase, when my first cytogenic test was made their was philadelfia cromosone and 2 other altered genes , so i was put on 600mg, second cyst test came

by vicki h (Feb 23)

Just to agree with what everyone has said - keep asking questions but don't be too worried.

I've been on gleevec for 7 years now and it still works with only a few side effects. I feel lucky

by sandy craine (Feb 23)

Hi Jose and welcome,

I hope your current test results are good and show your continued response to imatinib is good.

I know it is hard not to worry, but do take heart from others who
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Janet on 5 February 2009

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Understanding CML - a conversation with the experts
by sandy craine (Feb 6)

Dear Janet,

thanks for providing the link to this excellent webcast. It will really help in understanding the recent questions about log reductions with Dr. Druker's overview of pcr/

by Janet (Feb 5)

Hello everyone!
I would just like to bring to your attention this very informative talk given by Dr Brian Druker and Dr Neil Shah:
click here to view the talk via www.cancereducation.com
It is so
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