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Reviewer: Mr62Buick, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with CML a few days ago. My spleen was exceptional in size and only then did I know I had CML after hitting the ER. When I was diagnosed with CML, the doctor prescribed this medicine. Within 3 days, my spleen was normal size and my symptoms have reversed themselves. Easy to take in pill form in the AM. So far I have no side effects. Without this medication, I would also have
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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No major side effects. Occasional minor skin itching on lower legs.
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Reviewer: ps, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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In 2001 diagnosed w-CML which was unaffected by chemo. I was told typical life span 3-5 years but along came gleevec. It has proven to be very effective at keeping my leukemia under control. It turns out I am allergic to it but take it anyway. Developed peripheral neuropathy which was blamed on the chemo but I really believe it is the gleevec. The following health issues I developed may or ma
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