Giving Thanks

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Goodmorning, Everyone!

Here in the U.S. it's Thanksgiving and I certainly have alot to be thankful

for.A little longer than a year into the Sprycel trial I am in the

non-detectable state by PCR and zero in every way. No side effects. My CML

specialist at the University of land is excellent and even gives me bone

marrow tests in my sternum. Both hips have problems from the past so if you

have problems with hip tests you might find a doctor who can use your sternum.

S/he have to be certified for it because, after all, the test is done right

above your heart. The needle is shorter. It is still painful but not like that

withdrawal of blood with the hip test.

I am grateful for my CML friends from the time of diagnosis right through this

morning. It is interesting to see the difference from the early days of Gleevec

when we fired questions back and forth because no one, really, knew very much

about Gleevec and what to expect. You all seem to be so well informed now.

My cats and I are going to have roast duck today with cranberries, stufing and

cravy. Frozen yogurt for dessert. Not quite traditional but I'll definitely

enjoyit and I'm sure Zippy and Jumby wil get a little duck. Have a wonderful

holiday. Those of you who are old friends from the CML List, I'm so glad you're

still here. We made it through together. No man is an island but some work so

hard to help the rest of us that you'd think they are.

Love and peace,

L