Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Close friend, vietnam vet, diagnosed with CML/ALL in March Never gone into remission no luck with Glevac, went to Spycel with Hydrea, has had several transfusions RBC & Platlets WBC ct up bleeding nose and around eyes Hgb to low for chemo for last three weeks, Keeps asking how long before organs shut down; wants to make his transition in his sleep at home,Doctors continue to provide only pallative care; any suggestions welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I am sorry that I haven't any helpful suggestions but you are in my prayers and may God Bless. Eva From: clowncheryl Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:02 AM Subject: [ ] Four Months Close friend, vietnam vet, diagnosed with CML/ALL in March Never gone into remission no luck with Glevac, went to Spycel with Hydrea, has had several transfusions RBC & Platlets WBC ct up bleeding nose and around eyes Hgb to low for chemo for last three weeks, Keeps asking how long before organs shut down; wants to make his transition in his sleep at home,Doctors continue to provide only pallative care; any suggestions welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 My only suggestion would be to consult with Dr. Talpaz in Michigan, or Dr.Druker in Oregon. You and your friend are in my prayers, Bobby a (Bobby) Doyle Brecksville, Ohio, USA DX 05/1995 02/2000 - Gleevec Trial/OHSU 06/2002 - Gleevec/Trisenox Trial/OHSU 06/2003 - Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial/OHSU 04/2004 - Sprycel Trial/MDACC, CCR in 10 months #840 - Zavie's Zero Club 09/2006 - out of CCR 04/29/08 - XL228 Trial/ U.of Michigan 06/02/08 - CCR ( in 4 weeks) From: Eva <evaob365@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Four Months Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10:14 AM I am sorry that I haven't any helpful suggestions but you are in my prayers and may God Bless. Eva From: clowncheryl Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:02 AM groups (DOT) com Subject: [ ] Four Months Close friend, vietnam vet, diagnosed with CML/ALL in March Never gone into remission no luck with Glevac, went to Spycel with Hydrea, has had several transfusions RBC & Platlets WBC ct up bleeding nose and around eyes Hgb to low for chemo for last three weeks, Keeps asking how long before organs shut down; wants to make his transition in his sleep at home,Doctors continue to provide only pallative care; any suggestions welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope Dr. Druker or Dr. Talpaz has some helpful information for you. Hugs, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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