[CMLHope] Gleevec

2017-08-08 Thread Ken Roberson
everything else on the market for CML with no success. I am now 75 and thanks to God, family, and numerous medical staff I have been around long enough to have become a grandfather. Very best wishes to everyone in their battle with cancer. Ken Roberson Sent from my iPad -- -- [CMLHope] A support

[CMLHope] Zavie Miller's illness

2011-06-05 Thread ken roberson
Hi Zavie and family. We have been together for over 10 years on our CML trails, and the web site created by Zavie and others has been my primary site to gain information. We have never met, but prayer are with you my friend. Ken Roberson -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com

[CMLHope] Anniversary

2008-10-20 Thread Ken
the treatment with Gleevec was four small 100 mg pills. Now let's just hope that everyone with CML is able to celebrate their ten year anniversary sometime in the future. Ken --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhop

[CMLHope] Anniversary

2008-10-18 Thread ken roberson
those who have a BMT sometimes experience the return of CML), Gleevec and some of the newer drugs can at least keep the disease "under control" for most people. I fully anticipate that a true cure will be developed sometime in the future. Best wishes and prayers to all those who have bee

[CMLHope] Weight gain question

2008-05-12 Thread Ken Roberson
learn that some food that you considered to be OK is not acceptable as the process used in preserving the food may affect you in a negative manner. Good luck on your journey. Ken --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group o

[CMLHope] Re: 5 year survivor

2008-03-14 Thread Ken
's,and the trip was wonderful. Hope both of you have a fantastic time. Ken On Mar 13, 4:58 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Today marks 5 years for me as a CML survivor (also, a 4 year survivor > of breast cancer).  I am truly thankful for reaching this milepost. > Have relatively few

[CMLHope] Rash on wife of Don

2008-02-07 Thread Ken Roberson
Gleevec for a period of five weeks with no ill effects. Do not hesitate to seek additional assistance with a Dermatologist, and continue to see him/her as needed as they specialize in skin problems. Gleevec continues to work absolutely great for me, and life is good. Good luck. Ken

[CMLHope] Bone Marrow and Soc.Sec. Disability

2008-01-11 Thread Ken Roberson
y can provide you with both information and support. A great site to secure a lot of information is www.cancer.gov. Good luck to both of you, and as caregiver you need to get some rest occasionally as you don't need to "burn out" and not be available for

[CMLHope] Foot problems

2007-12-28 Thread Ken Roberson
foot problems with just another potential side effect from long term use of Gleevec, but it is manageable. We are all so different that we have to approach side effects differently, and if one solution does not work we need to keep searching for an answer. Good luck.

[CMLHope] L.B. and dental question

2007-12-05 Thread Ken Roberson
eads these discussions will start or continue volunteering to help others throughout the entire year. There are others who need help and you will also benefit yourself. Best wishes, Ken, cancer survivor since 1998. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support gro

[CMLHope] GI issues

2007-11-26 Thread Ken Roberson
Hi, The new food supplement found in the cooler section at grocery stores called Activia has proven very effective for me. It is also available at Sams and Costco at a reduced price. Good luck. Ken --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http

[CMLHope] Livia potential use of Interferon

2007-06-28 Thread Ken Roberson
. Gleevec has worked wonderfully for me and CML cannot be detected by PCR. Life is good! Just be very careful in the use of Interferon as it does have very negative effects in some patients. The very best wishes on your CML journey, and may life be good to you. Ken A cancer survivor and living with

[CMLHope] Gastro. problems while taking Gleevec

2007-06-01 Thread Ken Roberson
for Gleevec, and I have finally been able to stop the Milk of Magnesia every night. As the Dannon company who produces the product says, if it does not work after two weeks they will refund your money. While we are all different, it has proved to be a great product for me. Ken Roberson CML