You might find he starts to be able to tolerate the pill. Gleevec is first choice for treating CML, and if he is doing good in every other way then encourage him that he is doing great.
I hope this helps you. I would be glad to help you with any other questions.
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.
Is it possible that after taking gleevec for only two weeks WBC droped from 36.7 to 7? All other blood counts are also came back to normal range. Could doctor make mistake in diagnosis of CML? Maybe I should get seg second opinion?
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.
After two weeks on 400mlg gleevec my WBC droped from 36.5 to 7.1. My doctor told to come for additional test in two weeks. Now my WBC is 1.3 and absolute neutrophils count is 0.04. I was told to stay home on antibiotics. How long it may take for my counts to clime back to safe range. And of course, I'm off gleevec right now. Does it seem that dose of 400mlg is too high for me.
Am on Gleevec 400mg, now having problems with blisters on the palm. What can I do about it?
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 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.
Is thislymphoma of the skin? When he says lymphoma is he talking about lymphoma in general or just lymphoma of the skin? He also mentioned that he would check my nodes in my neck as well. If it does turn out to be lymphoma of the skin in future, does this mean it is t cell? I'm just worried right now about 2 issues.
1) when he says lymphoma is he just talking about the skin?
Hi,
I'm an 18 year old girl and I found a very hard, painless lump under my right ear. It's about the size of a quarter and it's in my neck....like I had to find it. I have an appointment in two weeks to see my doctor and discuss what's going on. I haven't had any symptoms besides stomach pains, and these awful headaches on the left side of my head. I had a CBC done two weeks ago and both counts were very good.
Can lymphoma be painful. I have had painful lymph nodes for months and thought I had hiv. But tested negative outside the window. I've also tested for all the infectious causes I can think of. Now I will need a biopsy. Can anyone answer this for me.
My major worry is Lymphoma obviously. I am 23 years old do not smoke, barely drink anymore. Another bit of information is I need to get my wisdom teeth pulled out later this month not sure if this is the root of all the problems (dentist and ENT said no). What should I do next? CT scan? Endoscopy? (Had severe heartburn first time in my life with stomach burning dr put me famotidine for 2 weeks went away, sometimes still get minor burning sensation rarely) Biopsy?
Night sweats due from lymphoma/leukemia are usually drenching, so much so that you have to get up in the middle of the night and change your clothes and/or sheets. I'm assuming the low grade fever has gone away with your cold? If you truly had a sinus infection (or any other infection), that could possibly be what is making your nodes swell. Did you tell your doctor about your cold/sinus infection?
Aside from x-ray and CT scan, what other examinations were done on you? Like lymphoma, sebaceous cyst or lipoma can also present with superficial mass. Perhaps you can have one biopsied in order to rule out the possibility of lymphoma.
Are you already being treated for the ringworm? Persistent fungal infection can cause worsening of the skin lesion. It is best to consult also a dermatologist for further evaluation and management of the ringworm.
Good luck.
Can this be a sign of lymphoma even thoufh all blood tests are normal? Shouldi try to get a biopsy of tje node in my neck?
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