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[mck_001]

How often are PCRu folks with no myelosuppression issues going for check-ups and bloodwork?

[VickiW]

every three months for me for qpcr and cbc's

[Trey]

For those in PCRU less than a year, probably need to stick with PCRs every 3 - 4 months.  For those PCRU continuously for more than a year, a 6 month cycle should be fine.  That is what my Onc does.

[HandsAndFeet]

PCRu since March 2010 - still doing 3 month checkups with blood work but BMBs every 12 months now (thankfully!!!)

[SunNsand]

When I hit PCRU in Dec. 2010 for the first time, my Onc said I'll see you in 6 mths. I don't like waiting 6 mths., I feel like I am walking a tightrope without knowing whether there is a net below me or not. Ack!

SunNsand

[GerryL]

My Doc felt the need for an extended holiday, so I don't see him for six months - I reached CyCR at my last BMB. It spun me at first when I found out how long between visits, but I just have to trust that my body is working with the Glivec and the next time I see him I will be at PCRU (fingers crossed). In the meantime I spend my time trying to sort out the rash on my face and thinking about my next overseas holiday in 2012 - though I do remind myself to take each day as it comes and stop wishing my life away.

[threedprof]

I have been to my Onc every 6 mos, for CBC and PCR, for the last 3 years.  My CBC has shown no fluctuation at all so the doc feels anymore often would be unnecessary. I have been PCRU for 4 years.

[cyclejoy]

What does PRC mean?  CML newly diagnosed and on Sprycel for one week.

[threedprof]

PCR means polymerase chain reaction. It's the test used to detect remaining CML cell load.  http://en.m.wikipedi...Redirected=true

[WoofWoof]

I also have exams/bloodwork every three months.