Re: [CMLHope] side effects/nancy n.y.

2010-07-30 Thread Ricardo Gadelha
Judy, You should try benefiber for the diareea and green tea ( capsules) for the others side effects. But first check with your doctor if it is ok. And also, if you have to take other medications, do not take any of these at the same you take gleevec. The best is 6 hs before take gleevec. Check wit

[CMLHope] Gleevic/Tasigna

2010-07-30 Thread Cammie
Hello All: I get the digest version so keeping up that way. Someone posted that Tasigna is now the 1st line treatment for CML...is that true? I have been on Gleevec 400mg since Oct 03 with the usual side effects; bone pain, body aches, cold sensitivity, fatigue and weight gain(the latter combin

Re: [CMLHope] Post some photos

2010-07-30 Thread gene and guy Larcher
Hi Ted: We welcome you to our group and are delighted to hear you are progressing so well. You certainly have youth on your side and very likely will one day see a cure for CML. Your photos were very nice. I would like to go to the panda reserve one day. I take it that the picture of the brown