CancerCompass message board discussion started by Suzzie59 on 7/3/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25686,0.htm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hi:  It really helps to talk about your type of cancer, and I actually made a few friends who found me regarding my Leukemia.  Its a terrible disease, but so much is being done with Cancer.  It is becoming a Chronic Disease and not a life sentence as years ago.Whatever you are dealing with.  Post a Message, and you will find someone to share and understand what you are going through.God Bless All Of You Suzzie59 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hello, to all cancer fighters:I was diagnosed with CML, March 3, 2008.  CML is a terrible disease that will take over your body, but the treatment my Oncologist use is Gleevec.  August 6, 2008, Gleevec threw CML IN COMPLETE REMISSION!  My dose has decrease to only 200mg.  The only side effectis my feet cramping and I have not experience that since I started a weekly Pedicure.  I stress less and be around postive people that understands I do not want pity, I am alive and do the things that is Pleasurable to me. Remember You Are Not Alone!Wishing You Well        Biloxi    Biloxi Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 8/17/2008 Biloxi wrote:Hello, to all cancer fighters:I was diagnosed with CML, March 3, 2008.  CML is a terrible disease that will take over your body, but the treatment my Oncologist use is Gleevec.  August 6, 2008, Gleevec threw CML IN COMPLETE REMISSION!  My dose has decrease to only 200mg.  The only side effectis my feet cramping and I have not experience that since I started a weekly Pedicure.  I stress less and be around postive people that understands I do not want pity, I am alive and do the things that is Pleasurable to me. Remember You Are Not Alone!Wishing You Well        Biloxi   Hi Biloxi:  You are new to the Gleevec, and you might find a lot of side effects as you go along.  One of the first is that foot cramping.  It is 8 years now that I am on Gleevec, and I still get the foot cramps.  I try to walk it out when they get bad. The fact that you went into remission is fantastic.  Your positive attitude will get you far.                                                        Take Care                                                                 Suzzie59 Suzzie59 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT