Yes. This was the reason I stopped Gleevec. I was also had Iron Deficient Anemia. I had to infuse the iron to help try to recover my RBC count because was below 9. I was also still taking Gleevec while doing this. On Monday, November 10, 2014 12:56:18 AM UTC-6, Shannon L wrote: > > Hi Richard H > > Yes Glivec 400 mg has been good to me I have been very stable on the drug, > Wow 6 years off glivec thank you so much for sharing your results just a > question in your first holiday off glivec you had an iron injection is this > because of cml? I am contemplating a small break as my stomach problems > seem to be increasing and are at times very debilitating. I know I have > been on many meds prior to glivec (chemo twice, cytarabine, hydroxia, and > interferon) and Im sure my body sometimes struggles with it all. > > On Sunday, November 9, 2014 10:58:55 PM UTC+11, Shannon L wrote: >> >> Hi All My name is Shannon I live in Sydney Australia >> Its been awhile since I have posted. >> I was diagnosed 1998 and after a few years went onto sti571 (glivec) and >> achieved remission within 2 months and I have been it ever since about 14 >> yrs. >> They are inviting participants (in Australia) to take a survey of >> stopping glivec I image they will do a study of stopping the drug. >> My question is does everyone know of the study done in USA of the stats >> of stopping they have indicated in this survey info that the percentage of >> success is 30-40% to me that SEEMS LOW what do you think. >> I do have some problems but I am stable on glivec. >> I hope this emil finds everyone well >> Shannon >> >
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