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Sd on 14 August 2023

Category: Side effects

Replies: 1

Last updated: 15 August 2023

changes in mucous membranes
by Buzzm1 (Aug 15)

Sd, since you have been undetectable on Imatinib 200mg since December 2022, you should be able to reduce your Imatinib 200mg dosage down to Imatinib 100mg to see if that solves your mucous membrane

by Sd (Aug 14)

For about the past 6 weeks my usual dry mouth is now worse, mostly because the mucous membranes L and R are very rough. They have the same texture that happens when eating a lime or lemon. Any one
Category: Side effects

Replies: 1

Last updated: 15 August 2023
Danmason11 on 23 July 2023

Category: About CML

Replies: 10

Last updated: 12 August 2023

Heart palpitations
by Roza (Aug 12)

Hi,
Also, ask your doc to double check your thyroid levels at your next blood test just to eliminate any thyroid related issue.
ATB.

by Danmason11 (Jul 24)

Great, thank you very much. Fingers crossed it helps, must admit the heart palpitations have been impacting my mental health a little bit so hoping it helps in the same way it has you 😊

by scuba (Jul 24)

Any magnesium supplement which provides easy to absorb magnesium is fine. Avoid magnesium oxide ("milk of magnesia" types) as these supplements are not easily absorbed, which is why they serve as

by Danmason11 (Jul 24)

I do go to the gym pretty regularly but I wouldn’t say I exercise heavily and sweat profusely to be honest. Diet includes lots of veggies too.
Will give the supplements a go, if you have any
Category: About CML

Replies: 10

Last updated: 12 August 2023
nilotinib on 27 July 2023

Category: Drug-food interactions

Replies: 8

Last updated: 9 August 2023

Reflux problems
by David Fitz (Aug 9)

Ah, OK. You’re right, omeprazole isn’t great to take long-term as it can cause osteoporosis.
You can take something like gastrocote to relieve intermittent reflux symptoms. It works really well.
I’

by nilotinib (Aug 7)

I stopped Omeprazole because I read that continuous use isnt recommended.

As I said it is only occasionally when I get reflux problems.

by David Fitz (Jul 31)

Why did you stop taking omeprazole? Imatinib is the only TKI that you can take with a proton pump inhibitor without interaction.
David.

by Nimbus2 (Jul 31)

I take dasatinib 100mg. My lansoprazole is strictly limited to 30mg. I am also prescribed Gaviscon Advance (available in the UK). It has taken many years to get my GORD under control. I have worked
Category: Drug-food interactions

Replies: 8

Last updated: 9 August 2023
Danmason11 on 3 August 2023

Category: Reproductive health

Replies: 1

Last updated: 6 August 2023

TKI impact on male fertility
by David Fitz (Aug 6)

Have a search for videos from Prof Apperley at CML Horizons conferences where she discusses fertility. From memory, TKIs don’t seem to have any impact on sperm counts or motility but maybe there’s

by Danmason11 (Aug 3)

Hi all
Is anyone aware of any research or evidence that suggests Imatinib (or any TKI) has an impact on male factor fertility? My fiancée and I are planning a cycle of IVF and I can’t seem to find
Category: Reproductive health

Replies: 1

Last updated: 6 August 2023
sandy craine on 2 August 2023

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 0

Last updated: 2 August 2023

iCMLf publications
by sandy craine (Aug 2)

Please find below a selection of interesting articles on CML from peer-reviewed journals. Recent publications include:
Clinical papers
Immune modulation in chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 0

Last updated: 2 August 2023
Diane CW on 1 August 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 2 August 2023

Undetected
by Buzzm1 (Aug 2)

Hi Diane; Congratulations on your first undetected result; especially after five and a half years.
Your doctor will likely want to see at least a few more undetected results before initiating

by scuba (Aug 1)

Congratulations!
You could certainly consider a dose reduction, but if you are not experiencing side effects, consider staying the course for one more test to confirm your new status. After that,

by Diane CW (Aug 1)

Hi everyone
Just wanted to share a personal milestone with you all. After diagnosis five and a half years ago, I have just had an ‘undetected’ blood result!!!

I know it’s only one but it
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 2

Last updated: 2 August 2023
alexmcpee on 13 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 6

Last updated: 28 July 2023

Joint pain - sciatica?
by alexmcpee (Jul 28)

Hey Pete mate good to hear from you and hope you worked out the diabetes scare?
Yeah my question was more had anyone experienced it much later in treatment because until now it’s not really been an

by Dustylloyd (Jul 14)

Hi Alex,
In fairness to the medication ( Nilotinib) it does state muscle and joint pain are common, but like you I’ve respected the benefits of the medication, it’s a lifesaver, but there’s got to

by Felix (Jul 14)

Hi Alex,yes plenty of joint pain ,I am 6 years in .Just had both my hips xrayed left one is worse than right one ,shoulder and neck pain ,back pain is worse .I have to take Zapain to keep going .

by Polineczka (Jul 14)

Hi, I also take Tasigna 3 years and my joints hurt, especially the left hip.
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 6

Last updated: 28 July 2023
Alan Locke on 23 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 23 July 2023

Eczema on the genitals
by Alan Locke (Jul 23)

I have read threads on this forum, where members have experienced the side effect of eczema in a sensitive area of their body.

I have been diagnosed with eczema on my testicles and penis. The
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 23 July 2023
Norma_55 on 20 July 2023

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 1

Last updated: 22 July 2023

Alternative natural treatments for CML
by Nimbus2 (Jul 22)

I suspect that none of these "natural treatments" are not ALTERNATIVES to TKIs.

by Norma_55 (Jul 20)

I found this very interesting
And 40% have been approved by the FDA
I would like to know what peoples views are on these treatments
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/53278
I welcome your
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 1

Last updated: 22 July 2023
loafer on 10 July 2023

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 2

Last updated: 19 July 2023

Any ideas
by alexmcpee (Jul 19)

Blimey I echo everything ColoradoGuy says. It’s important to move on from CML when the goings good but it’s also a reminder it’s never a given this is proof that resistance can emerge which is why

by ColoradoGuy (Jul 10)

I think the first step would be to look for mutations. I would also consider a switch to Nilotinib as Sprycel appears not to be working as intended. I made a switch from Sprycel to Nilotinib and

by loafer (Jul 10)

It has been a while,any ideas from 10/2022 and on .
20 Mg Sprycel

08/2018 thru 02/2019

PCR 0.000
New Doctor

20 Mg Sprycel

06/07/2022 PCR 0.298

10/24/2022 PCR 78.
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 2

Last updated: 19 July 2023
Lydia on 16 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 1

Last updated: 17 July 2023

Treatment Free.
by Buzzm1 (Jul 17)

Lydia, hopefully the answer you received was that since you were not going to be part of a Stop Study, and had been on Imatinib 400mg for 17 years, you and your consultant could set your own

by Lydia (Jul 16)

I posted a question and later got the answer from elsewhere but couldn't find out if it was possible to delete it. Thank you.
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 1

Last updated: 17 July 2023
vlacer on 14 July 2023

Category: Drug-food interactions

Replies: 2

Last updated: 17 July 2023

NCCN guidelines for CML warnings regarding Turmeric
by vlacer (Jul 17)

Hi Scuba,

Thanks, your answers are always supported by scientific researches. Today I asked my Doctor and he recommended to stop taking the Curcumin, of course after I mentioned the warnings

by scuba (Jul 14)

The concern regarding Curcurmin/Turmeric according to the table on page 25 is that it could 'enhance' the absorption of some TKI's (dasatinib in my case) which may or may not be a good thing.

by vlacer (Jul 14)

I was diagnosed a year ago and it is my opinion that this forum is by far the best source of information for CML patients so I have been taking the supplements that other members of the forum
Category: Drug-food interactions

Replies: 2

Last updated: 17 July 2023
healthyhabits on 12 July 2023

Category: Blood tests

Replies: 1

Last updated: 12 July 2023

PCR Result - 2 Months
by Buzzm1 (Jul 12)

Olivia, an optimal response is BCR-ABL1 ≤10%, ≤1% and ≤0.1% at 3, 6 and 12 months of TKI therapy.
Buzz

by healthyhabits (Jul 12)

Hi everyone,
I received my first PCR result since diagnosis in April. I don’t have the PCR at diagnosis, but the bone marrow aspirate came back at 83% BCR-ABL1.
Started dasatinib in May. Two months
Category: Blood tests

Replies: 1

Last updated: 12 July 2023
scuba on 12 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 12 July 2023

Vitamin D - again ....
by scuba (Jul 12)

Daily Vitamin D Consumption May Reduce Cancer Mortality
https://scitechdaily.com/daily-vitamin-d-consumption-may-reduce-cancer-m...
When all 14 studies were pooled, no statistically significant
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 0

Last updated: 12 July 2023
Fiona smith on 5 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 9 July 2023

Fiona smith
by Christine R (Jul 9)

Hi Fiona. I am you but 20 years in your future. My cml was diagnosed about 18 months after my breast cancer was. But in my case it was my 2nd breast cancer. The blood tests were normal during my

by alexmcpee (Jul 5)

Hi Fiona
Sorry to hear about your breast cancer and now your cml diagnosis. That’s a hell of a lot to take in. Now the great news is CML treatment is about 95% successful with TKI. A medicine you’

by scuba (Jul 5)

Download a copy of the NCCN guidelines for CML. It will give you an excellent overview of CML terminology, treatments (drugs) and related information.

David, Sandy and others active on this

by Fiona smith (Jul 5)

Hi just been diagnosed! A lot to take in after coming out of breat cancer 18 months ago . Any helpful tips would be grateful . Just terrified of drug side effects as have suffered so much x
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 9 July 2023
MartinZA on 29 June 2023

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 4

Last updated: 9 July 2023

Another 3 months of TFR done - slight rise but still hopeful
by David Fitz (Jul 9)

Best of luck with your doctor, Martin. Loads of patients in successful TFR hover around the MR4 mark with no need to go back on medication.
“Loss of molecular response” is generally a term reserved

by MartinZA (Jul 4)

Thank you Buzz and Olivia for the kind messages! I'm really interested to read about your experience with TFR, Buzz, as this is going to be incredibly useful to tell my doctor tomorrow. I believe

by healthyhabits (Jul 2)

Martin, that is wonderful news!! Thank you for updating us! Glad to hear you are doing so well.
Olivia

by Buzzm1 (Jul 1)

Hi Martin; wishing you continued good luck. I don't see any reason for you to retest or to have a bone marrow biopsy. You are a very long way from losing MMR, 0.1, which is considered relapse
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 4

Last updated: 9 July 2023
ThomasS on 7 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 9 July 2023

Pleural Effusion/Rash
by David Fitz (Jul 9)

There are many of us, me included, who are on 20mg of dasatinib. Can’t you just insist that you give that a go, and agree to slightly more frequent PCR testing to monitor?
David.

by ThomasS (Jul 8)

Buzz, thank you for reply. I hadn't thought about lowering the dose to 30mg to get rid of the mild PE and the rash.
Thank you,
Tom

by Buzzm1 (Jul 8)

Tom, yes, Sprycel can cause a mild pleural effusion. Typically a full blown pleural effusion is treated by stopping the TKI until the pleural effusion resolves. A mild pleural effusion could be

by ThomasS (Jul 7)

I have a question living here in the US in GA. I haven't posted in a while but when I went to see my Dr he said I have a mild case of pleural effusion. I've had it for over a month now. I've had
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 3

Last updated: 9 July 2023
catz555 on 4 July 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 7

Last updated: 5 July 2023

Losing TFR after 3months
by catz555 (Jul 5)

Much thanks Scuba

by scuba (Jul 5)

Do I think food makes any difference? Yes.
Cancer thrives in a high sugar environment (glucose) in order to grow and proliferate. Cancer cells need glucose for energy more so than normal cells and

by catz555 (Jul 4)

Much thanks and that’s great you’re TFR now. Will up dose of Tumeric and hope that next bloods is better. Do you think food makes any difference and if so what is optimum diet?

by scuba (Jul 4)

I went through what you are going through, but my numbers were worse than yours.

My PCR rose and fell but with an upward trend until it hit 0.08. I then restarted 20 mg dasatinib and in 3
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 7

Last updated: 5 July 2023
Vikram on 21 June 2023

Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 5

Last updated: 28 June 2023

Creatinine
by chrissie (Jun 28)

I can only say what happens with me - diagnosed Sept 2009. Creatinine levels are measured as part of the 3 monthly blood test checking our kidneys, liver etc - and I think it's the same for all UK

by Vikram (Jun 27)

Thank for your valuable reply
Why Every 3 month?
Every CML person require this test??
Only imtanib.....?

by chrissie (Jun 26)

Creatinine levels are checked every 3 months in the UK with regular blood tests. Imatinib is known to raise creatinine levels and mine hav ecertainly been raised for a few years. However, research

by Vikram (Jun 26)

Any information...please share....
Category: Uncategorised

Replies: 5

Last updated: 28 June 2023
Danmason11 on 5 January 2023

Category: Treating CML

Replies: 10

Last updated: 28 June 2023

Nilotinib or Dasatinib?
by Danmason11 (Jun 28)

Just received my results from the blood test I had done in May…0.18%. So close to MMR 😭 hopefully at 24 months in August I’ll cross that line!

by MartinZA (Apr 13)

Sounds like a good plan, Dan - and I'm betting on your crossing that MMR line in August! Onwards and downwards.

by Danmason11 (Apr 13)

Thanks Martin. I’ve spoken to my consultant and he didn’t even mention switching TKI, was happy to give Imatinib more time in the hope of getting below 0.1%. Seemed happy enough with the downward

by MartinZA (Apr 12)

Hi Dan
This seems to be good news and just over half the previous result! It also mirrors my time frame and I know two friends living with CML who had a similarly slow time frame. If the numbers
Category: Treating CML

Replies: 10

Last updated: 28 June 2023