600 mg counters previous setback

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A FISH test just revealed that 12.5% of my cells are leukemic,

whereas a FISH test one month ago revealed I was at 43.5%. What

accounts for the nice rebound? The onc. upped my dosage of Gleevec

from 400 mg to 600 mg.

Although the side-effects (most notably, gastro-intestinal) are more

pronounced now, the results of the test make clear that the

increased dosage is working. Normally, such tests occur every three

months, but since I am moving (work-related), and my levels went

from 24% in March to 43.5% in June (no doubt from stress), the onc.

wanted me to stabilize (or improve) before my move.

I'll be on the higher dose for at least another two months. The

question is this: If I continue to improve, is it likely the new

onc in the city where I move will reduce my dosage back to 400

mg...or keep it at the 600 mg level?

If anyone can share their experiences in this regard, it would be

helpful. Thanks in advance.

Wayne