Hi.
So I am just over 3 month into my CML treatment taking 400 mg imatanib daily.
I am just awaiting any day now my latest bone marrow genetic results re PCR etc. On this journey all my bloods have shown a complete response to the treatment and are in normal levels. At my last consultation last week my DR said he was looking for a compete response re my PCR and if this is not the case he was considering increasing the Glivec or change for a second generation drug.
Either of these options fill me with dread re the side effects which have taken 3 months to settle and me to adapt.
My question is having read previous threads is that is it too early to expect CMR and surely a significant decrease or MMR would be normal given the timeframe?
As soon as the results are in then I want to make an informed decision rather than just accept his view !
Mark