Re: Nausea meds and alternative meds

[Guest guest]

Have anyone tried any non-conventional meds for nausea associated with the

effects of chemo? Zofram does help but I was told that Marijuana pills would

help more than anything. I need to know if it does work and if there are any

adverse side effects.

> >

> > Hi Barbara,

> >

> > It is time for you or your doctor to consult with one of the CML

> > specialists. Your doctor says that he does not believe in breaks from

> > Gleevec. I really don't care about his beliefs are, but when it comes to

> > treating CML there are situations where breaks are the proper treatment. The

> > CML specialists have the experience and expertise to deal with your

> > situation. It might even mean changing medication.

> >

> > Have the side effects diminished since you have stopped the Gleevec? I

> > don't recall any studies that say that Gleevec causes more frequent

> > infections.

> >

> > I would try and see Dr. Druker at OHSU. His philosophy is that a patient's

> > quality of life is more important than a deeper level of remission with the

> > drugs.

> >

> > Zavie

> >

> >

> > Zavie (age 71)

> > 67 Shoreham Avenue

> > Ottawa, Canada, K2G 3X3

> > dxd AUG/99

> > INF OCT/99 to FEB/00, CHF

> > No meds FEB/00 to JAN/01

> > Gleevec since MAR/27/01 (400 mg)

> > CCR SEP/01. #102 in Zero Club

> > 2.8 log reduction Sep/05

> > 3.0 log reduction Jan/06

> > 2.9 log reduction Feb/07

> > 3.6 log reduction Apr/08

> > 3.6 log reduction Sep/08

> > 3.7 log reduction Jan/09

> > 3.8 log reduction May/09

> > 3.8 log reduction Aug/09

> > e-mail: zmiller@

> > Tel: 613-726-1117

> > Fax: 613-482-4801

> > Cell: 613-282-0204

> > ID: zaviem

> >

> > _____

> >

> > From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

> > Barbara Hundley

> > Sent: October 29, 2009 5:21 PM

> >

> > Subject: [ ] Gleevec side effects article

> >

> >

> > Someone shared an article that talked about problems with developing

> > diverticulosis and some type of hip joint deteriation.

> >

> > I have developed both in the last 4 months as well as having problems with

> > liver, kidney function and digestive problems which put me in the hospital

> > while visiting TX. My primary physician has taken me off my Gleevec in

> > September as they say my system has become too toxic and needs a break. My

> > cancer doctor always refers me to my primary to treat side effect problems,

> > but does not believe in breaks from the meds. My wbc has been normal since

> > 3 weeks after starting meds July 2006 and my last 3 PCR test have shown no

> > detection of PH?? cells. My primary physician said at the rate I was going,

> > the Gleevec was doing me more harm than benefit.

> >

> > I really think my diverticulosis and hip pain is a result of the Gleevec,

> > but wanted to find the medical articles that addressed these 2 side effect

> > issues. I have had more frequent infections in the past 12 months than ever

> > and she really believes it is being caused by the Gleevec and I tend to

> > agree because I know my body. We'll see what the colonyscopy shows and how

> > my wbc reacts before I will consider going back on Gleevec. My blood count

> > has been normal since stopping the Gleevec. I believe my quality of life is

> > more important and I will have to be my own advocate.

> >

> > Anyone that can share the article to show the Doctors I would appreciate it.

> >

> > Take care and thanks for your help.

> >

> > Barbara Hundley

> > Certified Senior Advisor

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> > Hundley & Associates, LLC

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> > Fayetteville, GA

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> >

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