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Avatar f tn Eithne01, The treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has changed significantly since the late 1990s, with the development and subsequent approval by the Food and Drug Administration of imatinib (in 2001), the first of a class of medications called tyrosine kinase inhibitors, which target the specific abnormality that causes CML. Before that time, patients were treated with other therapy, including interferon and bone marrow transplant, and had very poor outcomes.
Avatar n tn It is possible that the white blood cell count would normalize after 2 weeks of taking Imatinib (Gleevec). Most responses to Imatinib are rapid since it targets the molecular pathogenetic event in CML. You may seek a second opinion if that will give you a peace of mind. Good luck.
1004138 tn?1316251113 lots of people die all the time because they reject traditional treatments and go with 'natural' things instead I would think of using alternatives along with regular treatments, but not in place of them. Some alternative things might have some benefit. Isn't homeopathy the approach where you dilute some substance down to one part per billion or so, and then expect it to actually have some curing power?
Avatar n tn Are you currently on any medication like imatinib? The neutropenia can be due to your current medication. You can ask your hematologist for G-CSF injection if you have persistent neutropenia. Patients with CML are immunocompromised and can easily acquire infections. Neutropenia also puts a patient in an immunocompromised state. For now, it is very important to prevent acquiring any infection. You should avoid crowded places and persons with ongoing infection. Good luck.
Avatar n tn Hi. Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a blood disorder caused by an acquired genetic defect in the pleripotent stem cell. It has several phases: indolent chronic or stable phase, aggressive or advanced phase, and accelerated and blastic phase. The transition between phases may take years (on the average, 4 to 6 years from the stable phase to aggressive phase).
Avatar f tn Average survival rates are generalizations, not applicable to a particular patient. The prognosis is relatively good. Newer techniques are being tried, including imatinib and stem cell transplantation. All the best, and God Bless!
Avatar f tn TY for the reply. Yes I was told and am thinking that its parasitc or allergy. I went to aruba in June but that wouldn't have an affect on me now, would it?
Avatar n tn I am currently trying to find out how to get a HIV test, but that is a work in progress (for the past month). I was wondering until then what is a natural way to keep my cd4 count up? Or what should a first year HIV + do? I have changed basic habits such as getting the recommended 8 hours of sleep and began a daily multi vit, I am not stressed because I figure what happens is what happens. But I would rather be informed and ready just in case :). Thanks for your time!
1689801 tn?1333983316 Just a one quick question, do you have action tremor? If you do, do you remember when it started if it was mild so you did not/hardly see it when you stopped moving? Because I was hosting a big party, after a week of tile work at home and was very tired and my hands were "overused" :). When I was cooking for the party, I was in a hurry, but I felt like tremor in my hands on and off, but not when I was still. Tell me what you have experienced.
Avatar n tn Is there a class action suit pending or being organized against manufactuers of ReStor IOL multifocal lenses?
Avatar f tn Thank You!!!! :) Yes, his ears were "flying" as he playfully dashed back and forth. :) That's cool! I would love to see your action shots as well.
Avatar f tn Therapy with corticosteroids is used for the treatment of most and additional therapy is available and dependent upon the type of HS. Newer medicines such as imatinib and mepolizumab are said to be promising. So, should your son have HS, there is reason to be optimistic regarding a positive response to currently available therapy. You should request, of his doctor, an additional explanation for the tentative diagnosis of pre-hypertension. Good luck.
Avatar m tn 1, I kiss her whole body, apart from genitals and anus. 2, kiss her mouth about 1 or 2 seconds 3, hand job with condom 4,my feet touch her secretion in the floor. My feet has the cut without bleed that dermatophytosis generate . I have a little sore throat, not serious, six red points in my body, three diarrhea in 3 weeks. Can I get the HIV? Thanks! My english is poor.
408795 tn?1324935675 LOS ANGELES – In a recent Associated Press article, about 30,000 California state prison inmates filed a class action lawsuit claiming insufficient health care for those with hepatitis C. The lead plaintiff, Kevin Jackson, was diagnosed with advanced liver disease due to hepatitis C infection in 2007 and claims he has repeatedly been denied treatment since. The director of health services for California state prisons, Robin Dezember is named as the defendant.
1398693 tn?1343684738 Since I have been diagnosed with severe asthma I have decided to start using an Asthma Action Plan being a long term asthmatic I’m not one to go to the ER when I need to unless it’s VERRY bad.
Avatar m tn Just wondering if anyone has ever used Dual Action Cleanse and if so, what type of results did you see from using it?
Avatar n tn I want to know how to join the class action against Victoria Secrets. I have experinced this and my doctors did not know what was causing it. It stopped when I changed bras.
Avatar n tn How do I joined the class action suit against Victoria Secret for these rashes from the "Sexy" bras which I loved and brought 2 at once the week they came out with them? I knew it was the bras that I had recently purchased as I alternated between other types of VS bras that didn't do it. I always thought it was the dye in the bras and that's what I told my doctor who prescribed anti fungus medication. Formaldyhyde would be the last thing I would think.
Avatar f tn what really is cardiac action potential and how does it work with potassium to lower the heart rate?