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Leukemia
Archives for October 2010
Discussion List
AML resistence to chemo - clinical trials?
Hi, My mom has AML and had a tumor in her chest cavity. She achieved remission from the first induction chemo but it only lasted a few weeks. She went for a second induction chemo but it had little to no effect on the leukemia. The doctors say that the chemo is ineffective against her leukemia and that they need to look…
Diagnosed with apml in 98 pregnant and just found out chemo damaged heart
I was diagnosed with apml in 98! Went through induction with idarubacin, which was horrible! I was 22 at the time! Three more rounds of chemo two with more idarubicin chemo! I've been in remission ever since but really took care of myself out of great fear of ever having this awful disease again, I juiced organic veggies…
newly diagnosed with no insurance
Hi, I was diagnosed the end of July with a B cell lymphoma. I was alright with that diagnosis and somewhat prepared. My problem is I do not have insurance, and I have applied for our state insurance. It has been a nightmare. I cannot get treatments started until this goes through. I am hoping it will be at the end of this…
Ommaya Reservoir removal - Anyone experience this?
I received chemo back in 2004 both through a catheter and an ommaya reservoir. The catheter stopped working shortly after my chemo was finished, so it was removed. The ommaya reservoir remains in my head today. I am giving serious thought to having it removed, but I'm worried about scheduling 'elective' surgery. My doctor…
ALL Ph+ remission using Gleevec
My husband was recently diagnosed with ALL Ph+ and is taking 600mg of Gleevec daily. He is currently in remission. His siblings are being tested now to see if one of them could become a donor for a bone marrow transplant. He is 69 years old and in very good health. Has anyone been in this particular circumstance? How long…