I am new to this forum, and have jumped over the pond from the US site. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with colon cancer and went through surgery followed by chemotherapy. I have a few side effects from that but nothing very severe. I am 64 years old and was diagnosed with CML in September of 2016. I am being treated with Gleevec (generic) 400 mg.
I lost my job in June of 2017 and my health insurance. I have new insurance now and my new doctor was the one who discovered the CML. After the diagnosis I decided to take an early retirement and I am glad I did. Although I don't have any major effects from the Gleevec, I am able to be at home and can watch for any thing which could happen. So far, my doctor feels that I am responding well to the Gleevec. My lab results are below - my first sign of the CML was the elevated white count, and a BMB confirmed the BCR/ABL%.
9/26/16 WBC 72, BCR/ABL 60% IS
10/10/16 WBC 59 BCR/ABL 30% IS
1/7/17 WBC 3.6 BCR/ABL 3% IS
Eileen
