Like the subjects states my step dad was diagnosed with CML last yaer in march. he is now 43. We are latino, Mexican to be exact.They perscribed him gleevec 400mg. The cancer was stable. his white blood count was at 10,000 earlier this week my mom received a call from the doctor notifying her that his count had jumped to 19,000. So they will now pescribe him 600mg of gleevec. I have so many questions to ask but i dont have access to speaking with his doctor. and my mom just doesnt know what questions to ask. i want to help all i can so i am trying to inform myself as much as possible. I have read that people's white blood cell count jump as high as 100,000, so how serious is a jump to 19,000. What is more important the white blood cell count of the % of blast cells in the blood? Also, i read on cancer.org and cancer.gov that stem cell transplant is the closest to a cure available. Has anyone gone through this procedure? and how has it worked for you? I am also aware that there is 3 different stages to this disease. Any other infomation or help, or maybe questions i should have my mom ask the doctor. ANY info or help with greatly be appreciated. I THANK EVERYONE IN ADVANCE FOR ALL THE HELP. God bless you all
Juan