Hi SusieQ, Thanks for the input. I think we all worry about those test. I am trying not to focus on the test, but how I am feeling. Don't worry, they have new drugs if you need them. I became resistant to Gleevec, and had to go on the new drug, Tasigna. This is my fourth week on it. My hemg went down to 7.4 on the first week so I had to have 2 pints of blood. It then went up to 11.7 but this week dropped to 10.7. My WBC went from 2.9 to 11.7, so you see, it's a roller coaster all the time. I am doing good on Tasigna and have heard good things about it from other CML patients. I have developed a rash, but it's not bad, and I have been itching, which is a side effect of the drug. I have had Ekgs weekly, and now will have them monthly as they were good. I have blood test, cbc, cpn and lipase weekly. Just remember, if one drug quits, there are others to take their place. Hang in CML WARRIOR. Blessings, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 10/16/2008 1:08:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Ricardo: I understand your feelings on this issue because my own PCR goes up and then down, up and then down like a roller coaster since I was dx'ed back in Jan. '04. I have been at -0- two different times & then climbed slightly right back up the next time. This last time I was so upset about it & had my little "pity party" & after Trey explained that I was still in a -3- Log Reduction.....I felt better. (My husband kept telling me to quit worrying that it wasn't climbing that much but I wasn't listening to him, LOL!) I had never had anybody explain the log reduction to me before.....I am so appreciative of all these wonderful CML Hope Survivors who have taken the time to find the knowledge and educate themselves & then to share with the rest of us. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!! You will never ever know here on earth just how much you've done for some of us by putting our hearts at ease. Since I have been on this "roller coaster" ride....I have recently decided to put my weariness aside & to wait on each following tests & if those continue to rise...then there is cause to be concerned. I have a great doc who has said that if she sees one thing in the tests she receives back of mine...she will immediately contact me to come in for further testing & treatment or changes necessary. One needs to have confident in their Hem./Onc. & I do. So, Ricardo......try to relax a little & just wait on the next blood test results to come in. God Bless Everyone, Keep Looking Up (especially in these trying times), Suzieq **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
