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Lyndsey on 28 September 2011

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Last updated: 29 September 2011

Worried! Maybe doing too much reading
by Lyndsey (Sep 29)

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I have always been an impatient person and like things to be sorted out promptly so there lies my problem having cml is a waiting game and to watch for

by Paul Miller (Sep 29)

It sounds very familiar! I've got DX 2.5 years ago now, I can relate to those concerns about where you stand in relation to prognosis today. Well my sister had her thinking hat on and she

by ADJL (Sep 28)

For me anxiety is the primary symptom of my CML- it fluctuates in the gaps between hospital visits (some days I even almost forget that I have it!) But the days leading up to bone marrow or blood

by Lyndsey (Sep 28)

I think the 69% is my PCR now that you say that. I do often get confused over numbers. Thank you for taking the time to reassure me. My spleen was back to it's own self a couple of days after 4
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Last updated: 29 September 2011
Vangogh on 28 September 2011

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Last updated: 28 September 2011

BCR/ABL Test Results
by sandy craine (Sep 28)

Hi Tony,
I know you must be disappointed but with pcr results there is always the possibility of small changes. This is because of the variables such as- the blood sample being left a little too

by Vangogh (Sep 28)

Hi
A bit dissappointed today, just got my latest results from Kings. I have hovered at 0.037% for the last year but in July the result was undectable!!! Really pleased. Yesterdays results are 0.033
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Last updated: 28 September 2011
ian hinley on 24 September 2011

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Last updated: 24 September 2011

Great news - 3 log reduction after nearly 2 years...
by sandy craine (Sep 24)

Dear Ian... what a great result. Wonderful to have this result on or near CML Awareness Day! Not just good vibes but a real concrete acheivement.
It gives me strength to continue to argue the

by ian hinley (Sep 24)

Just a quick note to say I have finally reached 3 log reduction |(MMR) after nearly 2 years since dx. I switched from Gleevec to Sprycel 2 months ago and in 2 months it has gone down from 0.
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Last updated: 24 September 2011
Barbs on 22 September 2011

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Last updated: 28 September 2011

Please watch this - very moving
by EmChops (Sep 28)

Hi Carol

Thanks for your lovely post. Sorry I have not been on the site for a while and only just spotted it! I have felt rather awful starting NIlotinib again this time, I had quite an upset

by Carol (Sep 22)

So happy to hear your good news that you can go back on Nilotonib glad to hear your platelets have come up so you can re start.
Let us know how you get on with Nilotonib now you have started again

by EmChops (Sep 22)

but then most things do.
Just found out today i can go back on Nilotinib after 3 weeks off for platelets being low, so rather emotional anyway!
Love to all on CML awareness day, we can do this.
Roll

by Janet (Sep 22)

Thank you for posting this link - I have just watched the clip and found it so encouraging and so caring. It made my spine prickle!! :-)
With love to all on CML Awareness Day
Janet x
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Last updated: 28 September 2011
ADJL on 22 September 2011

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Last updated: 24 September 2011

International CML Awareness Day
by sandy craine (Sep 24)

Dr. Janet Rowley discovers the translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIANU4-fb-w&hd=1
CML Society's video: Patient Testimonials
http://youtu.

by ADJL (Sep 22)

Dear Friends,
I wanted to wish you all the first of many International CML Awareness Days. Not sure if it's official yet, but it's a great idea and coincidentally marks the two year
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Last updated: 24 September 2011
Arif ul Rehman on 21 September 2011

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Last updated: 21 September 2011

skin melasma
by sandy craine (Sep 21)

Hello Arif, welcome to this forum.
I am pleased that you are responding to therapy with imatinib (Glivec). Although this condition is not serious I can understand that it must be distressing. I have

by Arif ul Rehman (Sep 21)

Dear Members,
I'm Arif (New member of this forum), 24, male from Pakistan and suffering from CML since last 7 years, however, due to proper treatment i-e getting Glivec since 2005, I'm good
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Last updated: 21 September 2011
sandy craine on 18 September 2011

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Last updated: 19 September 2011

Updated FAQ
by chrissie (Sep 19)

What a positive report. As she says, exciting times ahead for CML patients.This is a real morale booster. Thanks to Sandy and Cheryl-Anne for posting this,
Chrissie

by sandy craine (Sep 18)

I have just updated the FAQ page and also added a new section called CML Now? EHA 2011... click on the image and then on the next page click on EHA report.
Cheryl-Anne of the CML Society has written
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Last updated: 19 September 2011
chrissie on 17 September 2011

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Last updated: 18 September 2011

Zavie
by chrissie (Sep 18)

Thank you, Sandy. This is heartening news and to be in a specialist rehabilitation unit will surely be benificial to him and his family. Even better to hear that he is able to think about

by sandy craine (Sep 17)

This is the last update re Zavie from Giora of the CML group in Israel who is in touch regualrly with Zavie's family. This news is from 4 weeks ago, I have not heard anything since then.

by chrissie (Sep 17)

Sandy, I have been wondering if there is any news on Zavie's progress after his stroke? He has done so much for so many of us and his zero club has been such a positive support.
If you are in
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Last updated: 18 September 2011
vickiep on 16 September 2011

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Last updated: 16 September 2011

Nearest specialist centre
by sandy craine (Sep 16)

Dear Vickie... sorry to hear of your friends diagnosis with AML. I would say that AML, as I am sure you know, is a very different disease from CML although CML in blast stage is similar- but I seem

by vickiep (Sep 16)

Thanks Ali, he was admitted in the night as an emergency and had BMB today. All he knows at the moment is that he has AML...Now that you have kindly shared info with me, I can call the hospital and

by Ali Loram (Sep 16)

Hi Vickie,
Sorry to hear about your friend, he has been through the mill.. I am not too far away from newquay (I am in Exeter) & as far as I know the nearest specialist hospital for him

by vickiep (Sep 16)

Can anyone help me please...where is the nearest specialist hospital to Newquay? A very dear friend of 45 years has been admitted to Treliske Hospital and been told he has AML. Apart from being
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Last updated: 16 September 2011
tartancaddy on 13 September 2011

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Last updated: 22 June 2015

side effects of imatinib
by malisia (Jun 22)

hi gary can you give me any information on what was done to stop the bleeding in the back of the eye anything at all you can give will be greatly appreciated with how they treated it

by tartancaddy (Sep 23)

Thanks Barbara, this give me a great deal of hope for the future. Good luck with staying free!

by claudia (Sep 21)

Dear Gary,
I remember these side effects very well! I suffered with them when i first started taking glivec. But after a few months i got
used to them and after a few years i did not notice any of

by Barbs (Sep 16)

You can also contact me privately
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Last updated: 22 June 2015
Pennie on 10 September 2011

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Last updated: 11 September 2011

Living 10 years with CML
by vickiep (Sep 11)

Beautifully put Pennie...four years down the line and my results are not yet as good as yours, but....
Have a lovely weekend!!!
Vic
xx

by Moiraw (Sep 11)

Have a great weekend Pennie. You're an inspiration.

Regards, Moira

by skiinglaketahoe (Sep 10)

Hi Pennie

Congratulations on reaching such a milestone. I hope that you have a great weekend and manage to celebrate.
Life is frail as we can all see and we should celebrate when and

by Pennie (Sep 10)

This weekend I am celebrating my 10th CML anniversary. I'ts been a bumpy ride and 'Luke the Dragon' has really given me some difficult times. Now I can reflect back on those years
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Last updated: 11 September 2011
jackieb38 on 9 September 2011

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Last updated: 20 September 2011

My CML/AML is now terminal
by michelle (Sep 20)

Dear Jackie,
I feel so sad, reading your post. I echo everyone else here, who has replied to you. You are having to face the worst kind of news the doctors can give us and your family. I am at

by marsy (Sep 13)

Dear Jackie,
As you can see from everybody's comments, we are all thinking of you at this time. As one or two people have mentioned , please do not give up and explore any possible avenues

by EmChops (Sep 13)

I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. You have been very kind to me and others on this forum. I hope your consultant can find some treatment for you, I keep everything crossed.

Thinking of

by ni2i (Sep 12)

Jackie and family
I am so sorry to hear about your news, it has really opened my eyes to whole scary world of CML, i never knew about AML and that it could develop. I can't put into words how
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Last updated: 20 September 2011
JONESYGEEZ on 7 September 2011

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Last updated: 8 September 2011

CML TO AML!!!!!? CONFUSED
by Barbs (Sep 8)

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
As has already been said, some unlucky patients go on to develop AML aswell as their CML.
I don't suppose that I can really say anything to comfort you,

by jackieb38 (Sep 7)

Hi,
I'm really sorry to hear about your dad, my deepest sympathies go to you and your family.
I was diagnosed in Aug last year with CML but in June this year i went into blast crisis and was

by JONESYGEEZ (Sep 7)

Hi guys, as some of you know my dad was diagnosed with CML back in Feb.
He passed away last friday.
The cause of death is now acute myloid leukemia on the DR report
1. Could they have been wrong and
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Last updated: 8 September 2011
Barbs on 7 September 2011

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Last updated: 10 September 2011

22nd september International CML awareness Day
by sandy craine (Sep 10)

The CML Support Group continues fighting to ensure equal access to TKI therapy for all patients and ensure access to the best possible clinical care and monitoring. As a co-founder and funder of the

by Barbs (Sep 7)

Please sign this déclaration/petition :
http://www.cmladvocates.net/index.php?option=com_petitions&view=petition&id=90&Itemid=119&limitstart=520
This year is the first time
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Last updated: 10 September 2011
sandy craine on 6 September 2011

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Last updated: 11 November 2011

National CML Patient Day, November 12th, Cardiff, Wales
by bobosbo (Nov 11)

Hello Des,
Here is the link to a copy of the Agenda.
See you there
Bob

http://www.mpdmeetings.org/patient-conference.aspx

by Des (Nov 10)

I am coming from Swansea, so not too far. Is there an agenda and timetable yet?

by chrissbb (Nov 8)

Hi All,
I have posted a topic in the forum regarding Apricot Kernels. I am unable to attend the National CML patient day, but was wandering if anyone was going could please ask the question to one

by Ali Loram (Nov 6)

Many thanks Sandy,
I found his email address yesterday & mailed him. Hope to see you there too, we will arrive on the Friday.
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Last updated: 11 November 2011
technician69 on 6 September 2011

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Last updated: 7 September 2011

Becky had a baby boy!!!!
by technician69 (Sep 7)

Thank you Sandy, yes she is back on Dasatinib now and feeling the side effects quite badly. Sue, I have tried to respond on your Caringbridge site and was having trouble, hope you are well.

by skiinglaketahoe (Sep 6)

Hi Dawn
I'm glad to hear from you; I was wondering how Becky was doing. Enjoy the new baby!
love
Susan

by sandy craine (Sep 6)

Many congratulations to Becky on the birth of her baby, Joseph. I do hope she is now back on therapy? and all his well with her. This is wonderful news and I am sure it will help those who are

by technician69 (Sep 6)

Hi everyone, I have not been on here for a while as Becky (19) was responding well to Dasatinib with no adverse side effects. She did however, find out when she was 28 weeks that she was pregnant
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Last updated: 7 September 2011
Moiraw on 5 September 2011

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Last updated: 6 September 2011

Transplant Recovery
by skiinglaketahoe (Sep 6)

Hi Moira

I am almost 4 years post transplant. My story is on the diary page. It is such a hard question to answer and it is something that is so individual for everybody. I had a very easy

by Moiraw (Sep 5)

Thank you very much for your responses. I will tell Alastair everthing you told me, I and Alastair both knew that he was in for a long road to recovery but it's always good to hear from others

by sandy craine (Sep 5)

Hello Moira, there are a few members on here who have had SCT's... Michael being on and me being another.
100 days post transplant is the first milestone. Congratualtion to Alastair for reaching

by michael (Sep 5)

Hi Moira doing well haemotology wise at post transplant 100 is great news, bone marrow transplant's effect people in different ways and its early days, yes its a long recovery period.
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Last updated: 6 September 2011
Steven D on 3 September 2011

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Last updated: 21 September 2011

FAD APPEAL
by sandy craine (Sep 21)

Hi Keith,
thanks for the offer of help. However, the die is now cast and our grounds for appeal, as based on hydroxicarbamide being an inappropriate comparator, have been accepted by the Chair of

by keith Pratt (Sep 21)

Hi Sandie
So,what can be done to support the appeal? I am on Nilotinib right now, do they need living proof that it works, if so I'm your man.
Get me on e-mail or telephone if needed. We

by sandy craine (Sep 18)

Hi Chrissie, I have updated the 'About us' on the left hand menu and it now signposts our postal address more clearly.
Should anyone want to donate, cheques should be made payable to

by chrissie (Sep 18)

Hi Sandy

This is, indeed, good news, and as others have said the workload and extra expense must be big. If someone doesn't shop much online, how can we donate to CMLSg? If you could
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Last updated: 21 September 2011
Smahmood on 28 August 2011

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Last updated: 28 August 2011

Hammersmith Hospital
by Smahmood (Aug 28)

Thank you very much for the help/info.

Regards

Shaz

by Bhiru (Aug 28)

I agree with Richard a hundred percent!
The whole team there are great, and the actual clinic is a nice comfortable space so waiting around isn't as bad. They are also flexibe with timings so if

by Richard42 (Aug 28)

Hi Shaz
Don't worry - they're all good
Richard

by Smahmood (Aug 28)

Hello

I have recently changed hospital from Kings Hospital to Hammersmith Hospital. My first appointment at Hammersmith is next month. Does anyone know a good CML specialist at Hammersmith
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Last updated: 28 August 2011
sandy craine on 23 August 2011

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Last updated: 6 September 2011

Local press interviews re: NICE FAD
by sandy craine (Sep 6)

Hi Neil,
I am not sure if anyone did manage to get interviews with Local press. As in my previous post I know that Bob and Chris were going to try to make contact with Milton Keynes and the mid-east

by ruddoug09 (Sep 5)

Hi Sandy
I'm happy to be conatced for the Newcastle area.
Neil

by sandy craine (Aug 24)

I am sure you all have your view on the FAD but for those of you who wish to communicate how you/we feel about the potentially disasasterous situation for UK CML patients in England and Wales should

by sandy craine (Aug 24)

Hi Chris,
I have a list of contact details but I am not sure which of the areas you would come under. I will email you privately with the contacts that I think might be interested and if you want
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Last updated: 6 September 2011