Hi Beth:
Hang in there and try to stay positive. I was diagnosed 3/2009 and
started on 400 mg Gleevec. The side effects were really bad but in
time they became easier to deal with. In March 2010 I was bumped up to
600 mg Gleevec and that was like starting all over again with the side
effects. However, time is a great healer. I still have side effects
but not as bad and it has been helpful to know that many other people
have switched from Gleevec and are doing well on the other drugs. The
people in this group are amazingly wonderful and will be a tremendous
source of support for you. God bless you and your family.
Marcie
Baltimore
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Sent: Mon, Jul 12, 2010 11:37 am
Subject: [CMLHope] HI I am a new member...
Hello out there! My name is Beth and I am 48 and was diagnosed with CML
on February 12th, 2010. I ws placed on Gleevec and tried for 2.5
months but was unable to tolerate the side effects so I have been on
Tasigna for the last 6 weeks....LIver enzymas 3X normal and have become
diabetic, needing to take insulin at night with the chemo...Have been
on 200 Mill. a day, half a dose, and just moved up to 300mgs two days
ago..lots of body pain and nausea onthe higher dose. I hope it calms
down...I am here to share hope with others who are on this journey. It
has been a scarry time. I know I am still adjusting..
Hope to hear from someone out there. Take care and have a great day!
Beth
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