[CMLHope] Bone marrow transplant disease predictable

2006-02-16 Thread Rob
Researchers can predict which bone marrow transplant patients will likely develop a deadly complication a week after the procedure and well before any symptoms occur, according to a study released on Friday. Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that elevated l

[CMLHope] Re: Breathing problems as a side effect from Gleevec?

2006-02-16 Thread anjana
Dear Mike, Fluid in the lungs can be an uncommon but known side-effect of Gleevec. I have known 2-3 patients on Gleevec who had fluid in the lungs or pleural effusion. With Dasatinib, 10% of patients see pleural effusion and it is usually diagnosed by taking a lung X-ray. Shortness of breath

[CMLHope] Re: Gleevec mail order

2006-02-16 Thread miss Jane
Hi Matt, All these flushes and cleanses basically use different naturopathic and homeopathic remedies to remove or loosen the unwanted condition out of the body. He does tests to determent what needs to be fixed in my body to allow my body to fix itself, along with the help of gleevec. I have a bo

[CMLHope] Re: Breathing problems as a side effect from Gleevec?

2006-02-16 Thread Allyson Morris
Sorry Mike, I have not experienced that side effect.  I have had the fluid retention in my eyes and ankles though.  One day, I just woke up and that side effect disappeared- along with a gazillion others.  The only side effect still lingering and not under control is diarrhea (sorry to be gros

[CMLHope] Breathing problems as a side effect from Gleevec?

2006-02-16 Thread mburwen
I've been on Gleevec for 14 months. Over the last year I have had worsening problems breathing, especially at night. I know that some of the problem is age-related (I'm 68), but my ENT Dr., who knows virtually nothing about Gleevec, says that fluid retension can swell the nasal and sinus tissues