Brenda, Yes, I remember well how anxious I was to read posts from those who were surviving with CML. The longer - the better! Actually, I was scared to death when diagnosed because my father had been diagnosed with CML in 1988 and died within a year after going into blast crisis. Don't let this scare you though. After doing my own research, reviewing his medical records, and a lot of thought - I don't think it was the CML but basically, poor treatment decisions that led to his death. Since I was diagnosed in Jan. 1998, many new options have been introduced and available. Interferon, Ara-C, Gleevec, and now the new "hopefuls". I have always found comfort in knowing that all things happen for a reason. I have not learned those reasons but am confident that it's all part of a larger plan.
Hang in there. Things are really looking up. Take each day at a time and make the most of it. Nothing in life is certain! Dianne --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Brenda Morelli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wow 7th year, I'm a newbie and folks like you give me hope and > optimism where might otherwise be fear and sadness. Thanks to all of > you for your courage, persiverness and knowledge. It has made the > journey a little easier for the rest of us who have had to follow. > > Brenda > dx 5/04 > Gleevec 6/04 > 6mth bmb, pending results > > > > --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Greetings friends! > > > > For those of my friends and those of you who are new, I'm writing > to let you know that I'm actually approaching the "7th" year since > diagnosis in January. > > > > Tracey, > > I think of you often and am wishing you the best. Perhaps one of > the newer drugs will be available sooner than expected. I know that > those in accelerated and blast have access sooner than anyone in > chronic. You've certainly been a trooper! > > > > Nanc, > > I'me still a turtle who doesn't know what direction to go! I > increased back to 600 mg. in hopes of getting rid of some of those > PH+. I'll be travelling to MDACC in January to see Dr. Talpaz. > AI'll be meeting a friend who has been dealing with CML 15+ years! > She's been through it all. > > > > Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season. > > Dianne > > Ohio > > DX 1/98 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $4.98 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Q7_YsB/neXJAA/yQLSAA/8zSolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> New! Sign up for local CML support group meetings in your local community at http://cml.meetup.com Apply for Commercial Real Estate loans online and submit your deal to dozens of hungry lenders in just minutes. Loan programs for all types of business and commercial real estate. Apply anytime at http://realestatezoo.com CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Support List) --------------------------------- Part Of CMLHope.Com An International Community Of CML Patients For more information: http://cmlhope.com Post Message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To No Mail/Web: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CML Group Web Site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
