Treatment of CML is aimed at reducing the growth of abnormal white cells (leukemia cells) in the bone marrow in order to bring about a remission and...
There are a number of food and drugs that may either increase or decrease the plasma concentration of either Gleevec, Sprycel or Tasigna. Please download a copy...
A complete blood count (CBC) provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, particularly red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets....
A complete blood count (CBC) provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, particularly red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets....
Bone Marrow Aspirate – Bone Marrow Biopsy Done at diagnosis, it is the most precise way to diagnose CML as well as provide helpful information about your...
Fluorescent in-situ-hybridization test (FISH) It is a cytogenetic technique that is used to detect/localize DNA sequences on chromosomes. Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH) is a big word, to understand...
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) PCR is a scientific technique that allows the lab to amplify DNA segments. We think it is much easier if you think of...
Monitoring response and resistance to treatment in chronic myeloid leukemiaS. Assouline md msc bsc* and J.H. Lipton MD and PhD This is a link to the complete...
This self assessment tool has been devised by the fellow patient members of the Patient Advisory Board of the CML Society of Canada. The goal of the...
You will undoubtedly experience a range of emotions beginning with the diagnosis and continuing through your treatment. If you are having difficulty dealing...
Making sure your voice is heard is one of the most important aspects regarding patient advocacy. In August 2012 we will be launching a new Quality of...
Once again ASH 2011 was an exhilarating, informative and motivating experience for the entire reporting team from The CML Society of Canada. Here is our newsletter/special report from ASH...
We believe in joining our voices with fellow cancer patient organizations as well as other not-for-profit/charitable organizations who dedicate their work to finding better ways...
