[CML] Re: BMT Date set

- Dane, good luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers. I will miss your pictures posted everyday, and will be watching for new ones in the future. I was at MDACC on January 5 and I was very impressed with everything there. I will be going to Dr. Faderl every 6 months now. I am

[CML] Re: Graft vs. Host

Dear Gloria, From what I understand, Acute GVHD refers to GVHD occurring within the first 100 days following transplant. Chronic GVHD refers to that GVHD which persists or occurs after 100 days. Both Acute and Chronic may be categorized as mild, moderate or severe. As you probably know,

Re: [CML] Haven't written for a while

thanks shelly its good to hear from you especially that you are doing well keep on shalom giora - Original Message - From: Shelley Orenstein To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; cml@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:45 PM Subject: [CML] Haven't written

[CML] Re: BMT Date set

--- In CML@yahoogroups.com, shari3059 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Dane, good luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers. I will miss your pictures posted everyday, and will be watching for new ones in the future. I was at MDACC on January 5 and I was very impressed with

[CML] Re: Check out Jerry's Diary !

-That is such great news! -Bravo Jerry! Cheers, Cheryl-Anne, -- In CML@yahoogroups.com, Cathy R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All: Please take a look at Jerry's latest entry http://www.newcmldrug.com/diary_interface/Results/Diary.asp Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

[CML] Zavie

One reason that you have not spoken with those who didn't do well on the transplant is because they are 'dead'. Get the statistics on those who relapse after transplant. You need to look at both sides. Once you decide, don't look back. I hope this helps. Zavie Wow Zavie! You took the words

[CML] Re: Haven't written for a while (Shelley)

Shelley, I was interested to read that you are on combo Inteferon Gleevec. I just went through my 6 mos. bmb/bma, Cytogenetic Remissions, No phillies observed, FISH was .4% but my myloid blast only dropped from 3% to 2%. He is going to give it another 4 mos. then do another bmb/bma, if

[CML] Applied Imaging Announces FDA Clearances to Market Genetic Probe Test

Bone marrow transplantation is an important therapeutic strategy in the management of a number of leukemias and other blood-based cancers. This new CytoVision(R) application uses fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technology to identify rapidly and accurately the chromosomal gender

Re: [CML] BMT Date set

I am praying for you and will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and strength to you. chris in minn - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: CML@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:05 PM Subject: [CML] BMT Date set

[CML] Lisa

--- In CML@yahoogroups.com, Lisa Martinez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With all of this being said, I am guessing you feel the same as I do about the BMT VS GLEEVEC subject. But I must admit I am some times nervous about my choice of words on this list when speaking about this topic. Simply

[CML] RE: CML UPDATE

Hi Teresa, I am so glad that you had a good experience thats really important. I am also glad that Dr List had you scheduled for your BMB that day instead of making you come back. Please let me know what your results are. Dr List is a very wonderful person. Very kind, passionate and

[CML] Re: Check out Jerry's Diary !

--- In CML@yahoogroups.com, Cathy R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All: Please take a look at Jerry's latest entry http://www.newcmldrug.com/diary_interface/Results/Diary.asp WOW. I had tears and chills reading that one. Congratulations Jerry!! That is great news. ~Erin in MI

[CML] Re: BMS trial in Portland

--- In CML@yahoogroups.com, John Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Nancy, I couldn't find your recent post on Jerry's site but that's probably my ineptitude. I did, however, find the list of trials and have copied all bms ones off for safe keeping. I talked to my Oncologist

[CML] some BMS trial infromation

I just saw Dr. Druker last week at OHSU/Portland. The patient criteria for chronic phase 2 BMS trial are: 1. those who are 100% ph+: 2. those who have had relapsing cytogenetics (ie was 25% ph+ and now 75% ph+) and those who have tested positive for a mutation (except for the single mutation

[CML] New member

Hi, I am 30 years old recently diagnosed with CML (11/04). My white blood counts were originally 230,000 and my platelets were 1.3million. Thanks to Hydrea, Anagrelide, and Gleevec, my counts are close to nomal. My white blood cells are taking a bit longer to get closer to a nomal range. But

[CML] Psychosocial Function After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

I will be happy to get the full article and put it here if anyone would like it. Please let me know. Cheers, Cheryl-Anne Psychosocial Function After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Grace Chang, M.D., M.P.H., E. John Orav, Ph.D., Tay K. McNamara, Ph.D., Mei-Yee Tong, M.S., and

Re: [CML] BMT vs Gleevec ** HELP PLEASE **

Hi Craig: It is definitely a tough decision. Some of the posts from this last week talk about statistics and BMT's, as well as Gleevec. The relapse rate from Gleevec thus far is 5%. I do not know what the rate is from BMT's but we have several in the group that survived the BMT and relapsed

[CML] testing for patient reaction to drugs

Looking for drug interaction information on the Internet, I found this quote on this website: http://www.prozactruth.com/cancer_medications.htm December 24, 2004 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared for marketing the first laboratory test system that will allow physicians

[CML] Amgen Warns About Higher Doses of Anemia Drugs/Reuters

Amgen Warns About Higher Doses of Anemia Drugs By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amgen Inc. has added a warning to its anemia drug, Aranesp, for kidney dialysis and cancer patients after studies on similar drugs showed higher doses can cause blood clots and death, the company said a

Re: [CML] Re: BMS trial in Portland

Thanks Nancy, Jerry's web site has a link to a list of world wide trials including BMS either in progess or shortly to be. Then you can check mark the square in front of each and click on display selected studies to see all information, including the pharmacutical company's telephone number.

Re: [CML] BMS in Canada/Christine

Hey Christine, I've read the subsequent posts to this original one but understand that you will in fact be treated with BMS in Montreal. Your Blue Angel is smiling here. How about the one in your room? ;-) I'll eagerly await every report. Much love, Susan - Original Message

Re: [CML] Re: BMS trial in Portland

Thanks for mentioning that. They have the list of cities and countries up now so I will post the entire list of them. Rob - Original Message - From: John Sanderson To: CML@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [CML] Re: BMS

Re: [CML] Psychosocial Function After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Cheryl-Anne, I would like the full article here or you could email it to me privately. Thanks, Barb Cheryl-Anne Simoneau wrote: I will be happy to get the full article and put it here if anyone would like it. Please let me know. Cheers, Cheryl-Anne

[CML] List Of BMS-354825 Trial Locations Worldwide

The 3 upcoming trials of BMS-354825 now have the cities and countries identified where trials will take place. They do not yet have local contact numbers andrefer patients to BMS at this time.In the United States, there are trial locations accessiblein everyregion and therewilltrial

[CML] Always cold - Brrrrrrr!

Hello Everyone! I have a question to post to the group. I am always COLD (even when wearing layers and the heat turned up to 65 or so.) I just had my lab work done. White count 5.78 RBC 4.09 HGB 13.7 I know that many men are always like furnaces,, never get cold, but I'd like to post

[CML] Re: Always cold - Brrrrrrr!

--- In CML@yahoogroups.com, snickersunny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Lynn, I am always cold too. Especially after I take Gleevec. I am freezing and can't warm up. I have no suggestions, just wanted you to know you are not alone. My hgb is 11.3 right now. I just started back on Procrit.

Re: [CML] New member

The full text is on Wiley InterScience which charges $25.00 for 24 hour access to read the article. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/109864259/ABSTRACT A lot of medical journals charge very high subscription and access fees so sometimes there is very minimal

[CML] checking in

I haven't posted in an awful long time due to computer problems and then just plain ole laziness. I was diagnosed in May 03 and came to the list for information and comfort and got plenty of both. After quite a while I've come back and have been lurking. I have been so amazed at the growth

[CML] Second transplantation from HLA 2-loci-mismatched mother for graft failure due to hemophagocytic syndrome after cord blood transplantation

A 7-year-old girl with acute myelogenous leukemia with multilineage dysplasia received unrelated cord blood transplantation but developed hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) after sepsis with methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci before engraftment. Bone marrow aspiration on