Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 --Hi AndeJane My wbc was 539,000 at dx (May 24, 2007) and I was CCR by September 24, 2007 so I would say it doesn't matter what figure you start off at??? Regards, Donna - In , " andejane " <andejane@...> wrote: > > Greetings: > I am a newbie just having been diagnosed on 12-31-07. I am on > Gleevec and have developed a rash. Also, I have a swollen face and > puffiness around my eyes. I have always had a lot of energy but do > have a lot of fatigue and can sleep right after I have had a nap. > Any similar experiences and suggestions about what to do about these > side effects? > > I have been reading this site for about three weeks. I noticed that > some of your WBC figures were in the hundred thousand levels. My > highest was only 47,000 and six months prior, the WBC was in the > normal range. Is there any correlation between higher numbers and > time it takes to reach CCR? > > What is your opinion about taking below 400 mg of Gleevec? My onc, > due to the rash, has reduced my level to 100, 200,or 300 mg? > > I enjoy the info and support that is exchanged on this site. Reading > what you have to say is helpful to me. I found that I live close to > Zazzy and look forward to meeting her. > > AndeJane > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I dont understand the numbers . Everyones is in the thousands and I was told mine was 231.0?? Eva @...: no_reply@...: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:43:17 +0000Subject: [ ] Re: AndeJane --Hi AndeJaneMy wbc was 539,000 at dx (May 24, 2007) and I was CCR by September 24, 2007 so I would say it doesn't matter what figure you start off at???Regards,Donna- In , " andejane " <andejane@...> wrote:>> Greetings:> I am a newbie just having been diagnosed on 12-31-07. I am on > Gleevec and have developed a rash. Also, I have a swollen face and > puffiness around my eyes. I have always had a lot of energy but do > have a lot of fatigue and can sleep right after I have had a nap. > Any similar experiences and suggestions about what to do about these > side effects?> > I have been reading this site for about three weeks. I noticed that > some of your WBC figures were in the hundred thousand levels. My > highest was only 47,000 and six months prior, the WBC was in the > normal range. Is there any correlation between higher numbers and > time it takes to reach CCR?> > What is your opinion about taking below 400 mg of Gleevec? My onc, > due to the rash, has reduced my level to 100, 200,or 300 mg?> > I enjoy the info and support that is exchanged on this site. Reading > what you have to say is helpful to me. I found that I live close to > Zazzy and look forward to meeting her. > > AndeJane> _________________________________________________________________ Spread the Love by installing 30 free Messenger Emoticons. Get them now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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