I was diagnosed in March after returning to my GP believing I was going through another bout of anxiety and depression which had started before Christmas. I increased my antidepressants and had a blood test which indicated I had Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia...
My husband was diagnosed with CML in lymphoid blast crisis a couple of weeks ago. Is there anyone in this group with the same diagnosis? Thanks
Hello I was diagnosed last week going to commence on Dasatinib I would be interested to hear from anyone else on Dasatinib regarding the side effects. I appreciate your honesty
Hi guys and girls. it’s taken a lot of inner debate to write on here…. Here goes…. I was diagnosed with CML the week before Christmas and life has been bonkers ever since! Christmas was rather a blur after a stay in hospital the week before with a virus...
have only recently been diagnosed with CML and it came as one heck of a shock. I was going into hospital for an investigation and needed to provide up to date blood tests. I provided the necessary samples at the hospital on the Monday and on Tuesday all...
Hi there I'm 55 years old and had a diagnosis of CML in may this year. I'm currently on 400 mg of Imatinib, Apart from tge obvious tiredness that goes with the medication etc my eyes are constantl dripping with a sticky fluid. I've gained weight and have...
Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with CML and started on Imatnib on Friday. Myself and Imatanib do not appear to be friends ha ha. I am being sick approximately 15mins after taking it. I obviously do not want to be sick at all but my main concern...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with CML following blood tests for a completely different issue. I am only 58, fit and healthy and have always looked after myself so completely in shock. As we had a holiday booked I am due to start Imatinib in ten days...
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