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MJP on 12 May 2022

Category: Other conditions

Replies: 2

Last updated: 18 May 2022

TKI Withdrawal Syndrome
by EvaH (May 18)

I've noticed aches from earlier this year, maybe from end feb, having started tfr in November 2021.
Feels like the first signs of flu but mostly in the joints of the upper body and torso, my legs

by David Fitz (May 15)

That sounds really difficult. I spoke to a CML specialist in the UK about this at a conference, and he said that he only ever had one patient who went back on their TKI to alleviate the withdrawal

by MJP (May 12)

I ceased taking Sprycel on December 6, 2021 - giving treatment free remission a shot. I had taken it since first diagnosed and treated - May, 2018. I started on 100mg and moved to 70
Category: Other conditions

Replies: 2

Last updated: 18 May 2022
EvaH on 9 May 2022

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 6

Last updated: 15 May 2022

Back in TFR - happy days!
by Sav_5 (May 15)

Great news EvaH!!

by Sherley (May 10)

That’s great news!

by Sunny (May 9)

Lovely news EvaH. With so much bad news nowadays, nice to hear good news for a change.
All the best,
pigeon.

by Buzzm1 (May 9)

Happy for you Eva!
Buzz
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 6

Last updated: 15 May 2022
David Fitz on 15 May 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 15 May 2022

“My CML” app - feedback needed
by David Fitz (May 15)

Your help needed!
Hopefully lots of you are now using the “My CML” app, and have found it useful. We are now looking to get some formal and structured patient feedback, which will help
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 15 May 2022
sb22 on 1 March 2021

Category: Side effects

Replies: 13

Last updated: 15 May 2022

stroke and nilotinib
by ColoradoGuy (May 15)

Did you have any symptoms? I had a couple of episodes last year of what I would describe as sudden vertigo. It did not last but a few seconds but I wonder what caused it. I was dehydrated and

by ColoradoGuy (May 15)

Did you have any symptoms? I had a couple of episodes last year of what I would describe as sudden vertigo. It did not last but a few seconds but I wonder what caused it. I was dehydrated and

by sb22 (May 14)

I am 19 years living with CML on my 4th set of medication

The tki that's in nilotinib can cause strokes my oncologist didn't flag this up even after the 2nd stroke I was on the meds for

by Sherley (May 14)

Wow. That’s really scary. My doctor last year wanted to put me on that but I refused. I’m currently on sprycel. But could be possibly resistant. I hope that
Category: Side effects

Replies: 13

Last updated: 15 May 2022
MJP on 12 May 2022

Category: Other conditions

Replies: 0

Last updated: 12 May 2022

TKI Withdrawal Syndrome
by MJP (May 12)

I ceased taking Sprycel on December 6, 2021 - giving treatment free remission a shot. I had taken it since first diagnosed and treated - May, 2018. I started on 100mg and moved to 70
Category: Other conditions

Replies: 0

Last updated: 12 May 2022
johnw1001 on 5 May 2022

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 7

Last updated: 9 May 2022

Lymphopenia
by scuba (May 9)

Conversion factor: 1 ng/ml = 2.5 nmol/L
60 - 80 ng/ml = 150 nmol/l - 200 nmol/l

by sandy craine (May 9)

Just to remind you that in the UK (and other EU countries) D3 is measured in nmol/L rather than ng/ml so you would need to convert your test result if you are following US based research/

by johnw1001 (May 6)

Chrissie,
I would not expect a GP to have in depth knowledge of how Vit D impacts on the immune system and nor would I expect them to understand the mechanisms of CML and how tkis themselves may as

by chrissie (May 6)

A question - why are my GP and haem both happy with my current Vit D levels at 53. I have been taking 1400IUs daily for a couple of years after my levels were " low". I shall continue on
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 7

Last updated: 9 May 2022
Helen on 7 May 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 1

Last updated: 9 May 2022

Covid Treatments for CML Patients
by sandy craine (May 9)

Hi Helen,
I think that after 3 or 4 days of symptomatic Cvid infection you should be able to assess whether it is going to be self-manageable or a more serious infection. I recently had Covid (

by Helen (May 7)

Have just tested positive for Covid Saturday morning and NHS have offered me an intravenous antiviral treatment to reduce risk of serious illness. Apparently the tablet antiviral can cause
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 1

Last updated: 9 May 2022
Buzzm1 on 5 May 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 7 May 2022

Tasigna/Nilotinib U.S. patent expiration
by Buzzm1 (May 7)

In 2001, Gleevec was introduced into the U.S. market at a price of $26,000/year. By February, 2016 when the Imatinib generic was introduced, Gleevec was over $140,000/year.
In a confidential

by johnw1001 (May 7)

When the Glivec patent expired Novartis created their own generic of imatinib under the Sandoz label-Sandoz being the pharma company some decades ago that merged with Ceba-Geigy to form

by Buzzm1 (May 5)

Finally received a response from Novartis. Looked but couldn't find the original thread on the issue.
Dear Mr xxxxxx,
Thank you for your interest in Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 7 May 2022
Kamil on 16 April 2022

Category: About CML

Replies: 8

Last updated: 4 May 2022

Newly diagnosed- Some questions
by David Fitz (May 4)

He was at Kings immediately prior to Guy’s. Every patient of his I have talked to speaks very highly of him, and in the few dealings I’ve had with him I have also found him to be an

by Kamil (Apr 28)

Yup, his our consultant very glad we have him. Pretty sure he came from Hammersmith :)

by David Fitz (Apr 28)

Dr Hugues de Lavallade is at Guys & St Thomas’ these days, so I would say pretty well equipped really.

by EvaH (Apr 27)

Her blood parameters might be all over the place for the next couple of months, don't worry too much about them.
Immediately after diagnosis and treatment, my WBC went the right way but my platelet
Category: About CML

Replies: 8

Last updated: 4 May 2022
Reilly9108 on 1 May 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 4 May 2022

Sprycel
by Sherley (May 4)

I do. Pretty much everyday.

by An (May 3)

My husband had bad knee pain ,drink lots of water and don't sit in one position for a long time.

by Reilly9108 (May 1)

Anyone using Sprycel have achy legs?
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 4 May 2022
mamodei on 15 March 2022

Category: Side effects

Replies: 5

Last updated: 4 May 2022

Muscle pain on Sprycel?
by Sherley (May 4)

Hi. I have muscle pain all the time in one leg. I will definitely try the magnesium too.

by mamodei (May 3)

A combination of drinking more, and using magnesium oil when needed, has helped get this muscle pain under control. I take magnesium orally as well.

by sandy craine (Mar 16)

Hi Maria,
You may be suffering from myofascial pain syndrome... see here
I have recently suffered very similar issues with muscle and joint pain. I have found several things that have helped:

by mamodei (Mar 16)

Thank you. I do think I've been drinking less water so will make sure I'm remembering to drink more. I have magnesium oil which I've used for cramping in the past. I
Category: Side effects

Replies: 5

Last updated: 4 May 2022
Sherley on 1 May 2022

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 2

Last updated: 4 May 2022

Skin rash with blisters and blurry vision
by Sherley (May 4)

Hi Mamodol. Thanks for responding. I’ve tried several drops with no improvement. Also did you apply a cream to the rash to feel better? I saw my my oncologist

by mamodei (May 3)

I am much more susceptible to any skin infections on Sprycel. I did have some blurry vision, but it was dry eye. I'm not sure if the dry eye was caused by the TKI directly, occurred

by Sherley (May 1)

Hi, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I was wondering if anyone has experienced blisters and severe itching between toes. I’ve had this going on
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 2

Last updated: 4 May 2022
scuba on 25 March 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 14

Last updated: 4 May 2022

Treatment Free Remission (TFR) update:
by kali (May 4)

So happy for you Scuba! The information you share is so valuable and helpful. Thank you and best wishes for continued TFR.

by Sherley (May 1)

This is really great news!!! Congratulations on your TFR.

by MJP (Apr 25)

Congratulations!

by onekayaker (Apr 21)

Awesome Suba.....you are an inspiration to us all and such a big positive force that gives strength to those in need.
Your knowledge helped me many times and many others.

Thank you
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 14

Last updated: 4 May 2022
SageH on 2 May 2022

Category: Drug-drug interactions

Replies: 4

Last updated: 3 May 2022

Sprycel Dose under 50 mg?
by mamodei (May 3)

I take 20 mg of Sprycel. I had to lobby hard for a dose reduction. I've been on 20 for 2 years now. I've continued to make downward progress on my BCR/ABL, though progress

by scuba (May 2)

My doctor prescribed 20 mg in response to my severe myelosuppression which occurred at a higher starting dose. He is an expert in the field and one of the top researchers in the world who helped

by Felix (May 2)

Hi Sage ,My Doc was completely against reducing my dose to 20 mg ,I just insisted ,it's your body and if this decreases your side effects and makes your life better then just tell your doctor

by David Fitz (May 2)

I take 20mg daily.
I don’t know of any studies going below 50mg, but studies aren’t the be all and end all. There are lots of stop-studies, so it stands to reason a small dose is going
Category: Drug-drug interactions

Replies: 4

Last updated: 3 May 2022
Thomaskk on 1 May 2022

Category: Side effects

Replies: 0

Last updated: 1 May 2022

Microscopic Hematuria
by Thomaskk (May 1)

Hi

On Gleevec for 8 years.
Last week Urine analysis detected 3-5 RBC in the sample. No signs of UTI. (Bacteria)
I have been experiencing excessive thirst, burning
Category: Side effects

Replies: 0

Last updated: 1 May 2022
Jmbnccyn on 26 April 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 30 April 2022

increment, imatinib, 18 months ¿
by scuba (Apr 30)

https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/pcr/real-time-pcr/r...

Two important parameters that describe the quality of quantitative data are accuracy and precision.

by ColoradoGuy (Apr 29)

It may look like an uptick but the difference in the two is very insignificant at .001. That is essentially no difference and you are maintaining a good MMR. Congrats.

by Jmbnccyn (Apr 26)

Hello, a year and a half after being diagnosed, my figure at 12 months 0.1 at 15 months 0.009 and now at 18 months 0.01 all this with 400 mg of imatinib and being 23 yo, I know it's not alarming
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 30 April 2022
David Fitz on 30 April 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 30 April 2022

An investigation of the use of app technology to support clinical management of patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)
by David Fitz (Apr 30)

Back in 2019, lots of group members very kindly participated in a project looking at the potential use of apps to support patients with CML.
As you may have seen already, the findings of the
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 30 April 2022
Russell girl on 24 April 2022

Category: Side effects

Replies: 4

Last updated: 28 April 2022

Side effect s
by Russell girl (Apr 28)

Hi . Oh wow well done . Glad everything is going well with you . Thanks very much I will get some magnesium and try it . Thanks again take care hopefully things will continue well with you .

by EvaH (Apr 27)

Oh i think we've all had the fraud feeling at some point! After i was admitted to hospital and on chemo pills ,I kept thinking "why am i hear with all these sick people?"
Weird cramps are pretty

by Russell girl (Apr 26)

Hi Thankyou for replying .yeah I’m ok , still nauseas and been getting cramp which I have never had before ..but ok I’m thinking that’s it’s not a big deal and life will

by EvaH (Apr 26)

Hi there
Welcome to the family!
Three days in is very early, many blood parameters may take time to stabilise so don't count anything as normal or abnormal yet.
How are things now?
Eva
Category: Side effects

Replies: 4

Last updated: 28 April 2022
Lisalater35 on 26 April 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 27 April 2022

My BCR went up is this normal?
by Lisalater35 (Apr 27)

Scuba,
also my Vit D level was low it was 25.8. I started taking D with K…

by Lisalater35 (Apr 27)

Hello,
5/18/21 0.655
10/07/21 0.367
01/04/22 0.185
04/19/22 0.892
i was diagnosed in November 2020 I am on 400 Imatinib.

by scuba (Apr 27)

Lisa,
When were you diagnosed and what were your last 3 PCR's? What TKI drug and dose do you take? Do you have any blast cells listed on your CBC report (blood counts).
A 0.2 to 0.9 rise

by Lisalater35 (Apr 26)

3 months ago it was 0.185 now it’s 0.892 what does this mean? Feeling the anxiety now:(
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 27 April 2022
Jmbnccyn on 7 April 2022

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 26 April 2022

very high eosinophils, permanent skin redness and doubts
by scuba (Apr 26)

"by the way, the CRP has risen from 0.009 to 0.01, from month 15 to month 18"
The difference between 0.009 and 0.01 is 0.001. PCR precision is one log (power of 10). And that is when PCR

by Jmbnccyn (Apr 26)

Hello, thanks for the answer, I am still with imatinib today, it seems that the skin has improved slightly due to the temperature balance, when I have more redness it is with temperature contrasts

by scuba (Apr 7)

It seems you may be having a significant allergic reaction to imatinib

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26679005/

Eosinophils increasing is a reaction.
Given that you responded well to imatinib,

by Jmbnccyn (Apr 7)

Good afternoon, background, I was diagnosed 1 year and 6 months ago, with 400 mg of imatinib to date, I am 23 years old, the first year of treatment was slow, but after 1 year and 3 months it picked
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 26 April 2022