[CMLHope] Suffered bleeding in brain

2006-06-02 Thread amit sinha
Hi Anjana, My dad was hospitalised as he was suffering from severe headache and vommiting on 28th May (Sunday). CT scan revelead bleeding in the brain but the neurosurgeon ruled out and operation as he told me that its very minor and is due to low platlet count. On Sunday night Platlet counts were

[CMLHope] Re: Tiredness.........................

2006-06-02 Thread Dov
Dee, In your post you mentioned an article that discusses fatigue and "brain fog." Would you happen to remember what day it was posted? Or a title? I'd be very interested in reading it, as it sounds like it discusses some of the side effects I've been experiencing. Thank you for any informati

[CMLHope] Re: Information needed

2006-06-02 Thread anjana
Hi Mary, I am sorry that Joe failed the Dasatinib trial, what is his doctor suggesting next? If there is active CML which is not being controlled, the red blood cell indices will not be normal. MCV is to do with the size of the red blood cells and MCH is the hemoglobin in the red blood cell

[CMLHope] about posting

2006-06-02 Thread Educatorsusan
How do I post?  I know that I am a member but POSTING is not available.  Until we get this straightened out, please email Anjana for me or forward this to her...Let me know when the mail issue is resolved and also when you sent this email to Anjana!   Anjana:   I have been seeing Dr. Druker f

[CMLHope] Re: about posting

2006-06-02 Thread Rob
You just posted a message to the group. Messages should be addressed to CMLHope@googlegroups.comOn 6/2/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How do I post?  I know that I am a member but POSTING is not available.  Until we get this straightened out, please email Anjana for me or

[CMLHope] Iron Supplements

2006-06-02 Thread Susan
Anjana: I have been seeing Dr. Druker for over 3 years. There is something about iron supplements that he does not like. They were never offered to me. He had me on transfusions---had 11 I think) of them in all. Please double check about the iron supplements with a CML expert before telling ev

[CMLHope] never mind

2006-06-02 Thread Educatorsusan
I figured it out.  It says to start a new topic.   Susan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHo

[CMLHope] Another milestone

2006-06-02 Thread Gay Bratton
I just wanted to share with my family, my CML friends and community that I have reached another milestone in life. After 29 years of public school teaching, I am officially retired. Since 1993 I have been working with leukemia, first hairy cell, and then CML. I am thankful for a wonderful life

[CMLHope] Another PCRU for the record

2006-06-02 Thread mburwen
I was just tested PCRU, and I wanted to post my history for those of you keeping tabs. As a result of a routine annual physical, I was diagnosed 10/04 with CML showing a WBC of 36,000. No other symptoms. Started on Gleevec 400/day 12/04. I volunteered to participate in a year-long dosage trial

[CMLHope] Re: Another PCRU for the record

2006-06-02 Thread Rob
What kind of side effects did he mention. I have not heard of any that serious.RobOn 6/2/06, mburwen <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:I was just tested PCRU, and I wanted to post my history for those of you keeping tabs.As a result of a routine annual physical, I was diagnosed 10/04 withCML showing a WBC

[CMLHope] Re: Another milestone

2006-06-02 Thread Rob
Congratulations on your retirement. Rob Gay Bratton wrote: > I just wanted to share with my family, my CML friends and community that I > have reached another milestone in life. After 29 years of public school > teaching, I am officially retired. Since 1993 I have been working with > leukemia,

[CMLHope] Re: Iron Supplements

2006-06-02 Thread Richard Troxel
Hi Susan,I'm one who has been advocating Iron suppliments but I always ad the caveat that Iron should only be taken on the advice of a doctor who will monitor your iron levels. Too much Iron comes with a whole host of serious health problems. If you are Iron deficient then you need to take iron, if

[CMLHope] Re: Another milestone

2006-06-02 Thread dee hedman
Congratulations and thank you for your work with America's children. Now for a much deserved rest and recreation! Dee Hedman --- Rob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Congratulations on your retirement. > > Rob > > Gay Bratton wrote: > > I just wanted to share with my family, my CML > friends

[CMLHope] Re: Iron Supplements

2006-06-02 Thread Allyson Morris
i take iron pills- Slow FE, but I am anemic and my doctor told me to take them. congrats to the teacher retiree- i look forward to that day myself. allyson From:  "Richard Troxel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To:  CMLHope@googlegroups.comTo:  CMLHope@googlegroups.comSubject:  [CMLHope] Re: Iron S

[CMLHope] FDA Panel Endorses Dasatinib, Final Approval May Be June 28

2006-06-02 Thread Rob
The FDA panel of outside experts has recommended that the FDA approve the new BMS drug. The final approval may come by the end of this month.Rob FDA Panel Endorses Dasatinib, Final Approval May Be June 28-- Powered by NewOrleansEmail.Com http://neworleansemail.com --~--~-~--~~-

[CMLHope] Re: Iron Supplements

2006-06-02 Thread anjana
Hello Susan, I would like you to take a look at my mail which said very clearly to discuss iron supplements with the treating physician of the patient. The patient is reporting low iron levels and there are many patients I know who take iron supplements on their doctor's recommendation after th

[CMLHope] Re: Tiredness.........................

2006-06-02 Thread dee hedman
Dov, Here is the post. Hope it helps! Date:Wed, 24 May 2006 21:48:59 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Subject: [CMLHope] Resources for coping with Chronic illness -- Forwarded mess

[CMLHope] Fundraising for Leukemia Society

2006-06-02 Thread MargotM
Hi:   I would like to address this to all of you who are in a position to make a donation to the Leukemia Society in the name of Dr. Charles A. Koller, who is planning once again to participate in this year's bicycle relay with the Houston Police Department.  Fred and I have just made a contr

[CMLHope] Bristol-Myers Squibb Issues Statement on Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Vote in Favor of Investigational Drug Dasatinib

2006-06-02 Thread Rob
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[CMLHope] Listing Of CML Clinical Trials

2006-06-02 Thread Rob
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