Though my onc was 'encouraged' by my results, he stated he was not happy I hadn't already reached 0%. His opinion of Gleevec is that immediate and quick response means a better long term remission hold and less to no chance of mutation, so he wished I had read 0% after 6 mths. After I heard this the rest of the information flew by me. I need your help to interpret. My original tests stated 3% myeloblasts & 85% Phil Chromosone translocation. # of Mataphases counted/analyzed 20 Karyotyped 3. My new tests indicate 2% myeloblasts, stating all cells analyzed had normal female karotype, Phil Chromsone not observed & no other clonal chromosone changes observed. Cells counted/analyzed 20, cells karyotyped 2. For the BCR/ABL Test (FISH) # Pos Cells 2/544, % Pos Cells 0.4. I think what's throwing me is the the BCR/ABL test, what is that telling me?. My onc also said that he would re-test me in 4 mths & if I had not reached 0% he wanted to combine Inteferon with my Gleevec and that there would be worse side affects. Is anyone else been put on this treatment? Dr. Awasthi (my onc) is not as encouraged with the current treatments & trials but is happy to see remission levels sticking for longer periods. He is currently on a team working on 'individual' treatment typing, they are calling it the 'Bullet'. He said basically they test and treat each individual patient and customize the meds to that individual and they are targeting from a different angle than the Gleevecs & BMS meds. Anyone heard of this? He said it would probably be ready for trial in a year & would like me to particpate. I love my doctor & I know he really is knowledgable about CML but I'm not so sure what to think about all this. Sorry about this being so long but I sure could use some feedback/thoughts from my CML famliy.
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