Pat, Once I went off Gleevec and was put on 100 mg of Sprycel,my onc had me coming in for labs every week and once a month to see him. Until I was stable on the Sprycel, it only made sense. At first, I was put on the highest dose which was 140mg of Sprycel, but it caused horrible headaches. Then I was reduced to 100mg and I did fine and went into remission very quickly!!!
If I were you, I would request weekly blood work until my labs looked stable. I can call my onc's office anytime I feel something is wrong and request blood work. I really think you should be monitored until you get a positive response to Sprycel. Just my two cents!!! Good luck and God Bless, Lenda ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: "CMLHope" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2010 9:44:27 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [CMLHope] Pat's Update Hello everyone, I hope this finds everyone well. Just wanted to let you know that my nightmare with Gleevec is over. I have gotten my prescription for Sprycel, 50 mg once daily. I have concerns because my onc/hemo doctor doesn't want me to come back until June 3rd. Shouldn't I be monitored sooner than that. I was expecting blood work rather regular upon starting a new drug. Please advise me of how your doctor treated you upon first starting the Srycel. Much thanks. Love,Peace,Hope & Prayers, Pat -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope
