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New on dsnabinib and illness

Darren started his new drugs after dfeveloping reisstence to Imatinab after 18months. Do you we have to start watching out for colds and stuff again like when he first started Imatinab. We forgot to ask Macmillian nurse last week and now Im full of a nasty cold. I remember when he was first dx, any sign of a temperture we had to go straight into hospital.

Sorry for my terrible spelling by the way. xx

If Darren's absolute Neutrophil count (neutrophils are one kind of white cell that deals with bacterial infections - so you should ask for the level) is normal then he should be OK and not at any risk from colds etc. 

Hoping he responds well to the new therapy- dasatnib or nilotinib?

Try not to worry too much,

Sandy