Re: [CMLHope] skin problems on tasigna

2013-02-25 Thread CARIEs FAN
My wife Carie has had the skin issues since starting on tasigna -constant prickly itchy dry skin - but hasn't had any red lesions. She is also having a lot of issues with one lung. She senses a rubbing sensation and has trouble sleeping because of it. Is anyone else experiencing this and hav

[CMLHope] Re: remission

2010-08-10 Thread CARIEs FAN
My wife Carie switched from Gleevec to Tasigna about a month ago. She has yet to reach remission, but she hasnt been tested since going on the Tasigna so we dont know how well it is working. She was always exhausted on Gleevec - it seemed to suck the energy right out of her. On the Tasigna she ha

[CMLHope] Switching to Tasigna???

2010-07-20 Thread CARIEs FAN
My wife Carie has been on Gleevec for 16 months and it has lowered her FiSH to 3.8%, but not to remission. Her most recent test rose slightly to 4.6%, so her Dr. is recommending switching to Tasigna. We are a little unsure about this new road to take and what to expect. -- [CMLHope] A support