Hi, I don't know the answer -- but since both CML and Gleevec toxicity produce anemia because of marrow suppression, maybe it's not possible to tell the difference. E.g., both would show a low reticulocyte count.
This full text paper on anemia from Gleevec https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajh.23879 shows that other signs such as red blood cell size can vary, so that doesn't seem to help. Sorry.
I was diagnosed with CML and given Gleevec 400 ml. After taking gleevec for 2 weeks doctor took additional blood test. My WBC dropped from 36.5 to 7.1 and all other blood counts came down to normal range. I'm wondering if gleevec could give such fast hematological response or I was possibly misdiagnosed originally. I don't and didn't have any symptoms, my spleen and liver weren't enlarged, no enlarged lymph. Should I get second opinion asap? Please, help me.
t want to see me, that fever was not from gleevec, and that I needed to monitor myself by myself by simply taken ibuprofen. This is what I did all last week and only this Monday he did a blood work.
For now, what can I do to help my body to build my immune system back? Any vitamins? I'll appriciate any advice.
I was diagnosed last year and was immediatley put on gleevec 400mg/day.At my last consult my metabolic stats had risen,hence blood tests to determine if the gleevec is no longer working.I am still in firstphase and wonder what my options are if the gleevec is no longer an option.Amin pretty good form,just very tired and a lot of bone pain.
I have CML and was treated with Gleevec for 4 years and achieved remission. I have for the past several months been experiencing sudden onset of weakness which last for hours, to days. My blood pressure which has remained under control for several years with atenolol has been running 145/105 and higher for the past three to four months. I have a feeling of fullness in my stomach, and I have sporatic episodes of mild coughing, this occurs maybe once a week.
I came here exactly 4 years ago with classic ARS symptoms 10 days after an oral exposure with no ejaculation. I was told by teak, nursegirl etc that I had no exposure and no worry despite the fact my then girlfriend developed similar symptoms. since then I have had spells where I haven't felt well and so has she. now she tells me she hasn't felt well for a week and has little purple lesions on her chest and stomach. is this kaposis sarcoma. is it the right time frame?
My now 5yo Rotti was diagnosed with hystiocytic sarcoma in Oct 2010. He first started showing lameness in his leg in June 2010 but they thought it might have been a bone infection and treated him with antibiotics. They also discovered that he has elbow displasia in the same leg so he had a course of anti-arthritic injections.
I was wondering if anyone could explain these spots I'm getting on my back, neck, forehead, and there is one on my thumb now too that alrmed me now. I don't know if its kaposi sarcoma, some other kind of skin disorder, or what?
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I have a slight bulge on my right thigh only and that whole leg has been aching constantly....the knee included. I have an elevated sed rate, crp, and slightly high wbc. MRI of lumbar region shows no disc bulge or anything else...almost perfect. Any thoughts?
I have an aunt that has ewing sarcoma she is located in Mexico at this moment but she does have a permit to come to the US. She needs a complicated surgery that the doctors that are treating her for cancer have never done. I would be please if anyone had any imformation that they can give me about any program or any kind of help that can be provided for her.
yesterday i had on my both arms raised areas on skin with red colour and terrible itching. this was seen this morning on thighs, chest, and back but with lesser areas. I have been tested for hiv (elisa last month only but found the test result non reactive for the 8th time in two years after the doubtful contact. can this be karposi,s sarcoma? kindly advise.
i get my heart checked every 2 weeks now and i am fine with the qt thing. i take the chemo pill called gleevec and have to force myself to eat so i dont get sick when i take it. how long will these withdrawel problems go on? i have xanax to take (1mg) but dont work to good. i should would appreciate any advice from any one on how to deal with these issues, family dr says its anxiety but i think its the withdrawels from the high dose of elavil.
Contracted hsv, but tested negative at 3.5 weeks for hiv. I now have cough, chest pain and a flat discolored rash on my torso that's not itchy or painful. This combination worries me. I will retest for hiv again tomorrow, 7 weeks post risk exposure. What are the chances of contracting both both hsv + hiv simultaneously in such a situation? Can karposi sarcoma show up 7 weeks after exposure to hiv? there seem to be conflicting info on the web... hope someone here can clear this up!
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