SharonS Update

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

My insurance finally went though for the Gleevec,Zyloprim and if

Necessary the Compazine for nausea.I started my first 100mg after my

lunch today.I took my next dose of 100mg at dinner time..I will only be

able to get three in today as I got them late in the day..So far no

issues.I assume it may take some time for side effects to hit me if I

have any...Just wanted to update those who have helped me through this.

Thanks for all the help.

SharonS

[Guest guest]

Great news Sharon!

Keep us posted!

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[ ] SharonS Update

Hello Everyone,

I was finally able to see another Dr. for a second opinion on the

course of treatment for the CML.I was Dx 5/29/08.I had a FISH test and

CBC. My Hemo/Onc started me on Gleevec(400mg) and Zyloprem.He ordered

no BMB or anything else.The first follow up was one month later and he

then started doing finger pricks(for CBC)every week.I waited for a

second opinion.Today I saw another DR.who set up a BMB for 8/11/08.He

also did another FISH test.He spent time with me and explained what we

were looking to achieve and what we would do if we didn't acheive it.He

wants bi-weekly CBC's.He also gave me a copy(generic) of a plan of

treatment.What to do at the 3 month mark,six month etc.He was nice and

seemed to want to take a little more aggressive approach to the

treatment.He may even increase the Gleevec if the test results don't

show what he wants.My hematological levels have come down within normal

range and he is happy with that but says that doesn't really tell the

whole story.So I have a new DR an hope his approach is better I already

feel better at least I'm getting a BMB.

Thanks

SharonS