Hello everyone It has been many years since I have written to this group. I was diagnosed with CML in June 1998 at 37 years old and many friends I met through this group are no longer with us. Those were the days of interferon and ara-c, procrit etc (all via injection). I was one of the first to start Gleevec in Canada in April 2001. I am number 80 in Zavies Zero club! Gleevec has given me back my life and I am very thankful for it. That being said the last few months I have had swelling in my legs and stiff knees and I have taken myself off the Gleevec. In 12 years I have barely missed any days, but now I am feeling my body need a rest. I am worried about my liver and Millie's email reinforces my feelings that I need a break from the Gleevec. I told my dr and he wants me to come in for a PCR in a month and not wait until my 4 mos check up in Aug. I am very interested in what everyone in this community thinks and if they can offer me some advice. My prayers to Millie and all those with challenges. Thanks to everyone for their support all these years.
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