Hi all - Gleevec was approved by the FDA in the US for adults with dermatofibrosarcoma in 2006. As best I can tell the request coming in to this group, and to other patient groups, is from someone in a country where it is more difficult to get Gleevec and who may be using a translation tool to communicate in English.
Here is some information from Walgreens: It is thought that Gleevec can help treat dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) by blocking the signals from an abnormal protein made by a gene called the PDGFR fusion gene. DFSP are tumors that grow under the top skin layer, and it seems that the PDGFR fusion gene makes the abnormal protein that causes cancerous cells to grow. Gleevec may work by blocking the messages from that abnormal protein that could harm the normal function of cells. It is an individual choice, of course, on whether to help someone out by sending drugs to them, but one should be aware of the risks taken when doing so and be fully informed. Regards, Pat -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Suzieq Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 7:53 AM To: CMLHope Subject: [CMLHope] Re: need Cleevec for my son Michelle: I'm with you on this......it was the first thing I thought of when I saw the post. 2nd, was the "dermatofibrosarcoma" ?? My antenna's came up, sorry. And, as you pointed out, the spelling or poor grammar. I liked Pat's response. Suzieq -- [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
