[CMLHope] Gleevec May Cause Hypophosphatemia and Alterations in Bone ...

Gleevec May Cause Hypophosphatemia and Alterations in Bone ...Cancer Consultants (press release), TN - May 11, 2006Researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center have reported that some patients taking Gleevec (imatinib) develop hypophosphatemia with associated --~--~-~--~---

[CMLHope] Oregon's OHSU Cancer Institute Marks 5th Anniversary Of ...

Oregon's OHSU Cancer Institute Marks 5th Anniversary Of ...GoldHillnews.com , OR - May 12, 2006... Cancer survivors and community leaders today will join the Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute in celebrating the fifth anniversary of Gleevec. --~--~-~--~~~--

[CMLHope] News Articles Part 3

Some still see Canada as optionRocky Mountain News, CO - 20 hours ago... and multiple sclerosis. For instance, for a rare disease such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, one recommended therapy is Gleevac. At High Doses Gleevec May Increase Risk of Bone Wasting MedPage Today, NJ - May 12, 2006NEW YO

[CMLHope] News Articles Part 2

-- Forwarded message --Multinational Studies of Rare Diseases Under WayWashington File - Washington,DC,USA.. Periodic paralysis is characterized by episodes of muscle weakness. Bone marrow failure diseases --Aplastic anemia, in which bone marrowfails to produce ...

[CMLHope] Various News Articles

-- Forwarded message --Red meat, milk, oatmeal can help boost iron intakeHuntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington,WV,USA.. Counter.". Iron is essential for good health because it allows the body to produce hemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen to the blood. ...

[CMLHope] Ethnobotanist Says Non-regulated Herbs Pose Risks

-- Forwarded message --Ethnobotanist Says Non-regulated Herbs Pose Risks11 May 2006Ginsengs, echinaceas, and ephedras, oh my! These herbs sound innocuous enough, however, according to Memory Elvin-Lewis, Ph.D., professor ofmicrobiology and ethnobotany in biomedicine in Arts & Scienc

[CMLHope] Assumptions on medical malpractice called into question

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[CMLHope] Re: Neuropathy in the feet

Many Gleevec patients have pains in legs or feet. I get foot pain, also at night. Taking quinine will generally alleviate the problem (a few ounces of Schweppes will do the trick). Since my 68-year old bladder isn't real happy about my consuming liquids in the evening, I don't do that often. I

[CMLHope] blood pressure

Hi everyone, Judy in Calgary, Alberta responding to the high blood pressure question. Yes, my blood pressure has increased since I have been on Gleevec so now am on medication. My gp watches this very closely. Hugs, Judy Hugs, Judy P. in Calgary ___

[CMLHope] Re: Gleevec Inhibits Bone Growth (Follow-Up)

Hi Dave, Roy has not seen any rise in blood pressure on Gleevec, he has been on it 4 years now. Sometimes, high blood pressure can develop with age, especially if it is in your family. My Mom and brother both have high blood pressure so I have to always watch out, I am sure I will get it one

[CMLHope] Re: Gleevec Inhibits Bone Growth (Follow-Up)

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[CMLHope] Re: Neuropathy in the feet

Yes, Jim has neuropathy. His started shortly after starting Interferon. He has tried so many different meds to try to help this, but unfortunately nothing helps much. So I can't tell you this is a side effect of gleevec - maybe part of CML. Jim has injections in his back and sometimes that rel