What is CML?

CML is a cancer of the blood. In people with CML, there is a disruption in the process that governs the normal life cycle of white blood cells. As a result, too many white blood cells develop.CML became one of the most well-understood cancers when a gene mutation called the Philadelphia chromosome was discovered more than 40 years ago. Since then treatments such as high dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation and targeted therapies have improved long-term outcome and survival. But even given these remarkable advances, more CML treatment research is needed.

Imatinib, or Gleevec, is a targeted anti-cancer drug that can keep chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in check for most patients for many years. It is important for patients to take imatinib as prescribed by their doctor to fight the disease and to guard against resistance.

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Comment by jadeast on February 28, 2008 at 6:39am: Sounds like it works for you just fine!

Comment by Mario on February 28, 2008 at 6:35am: To jadeast & Trish, thanks:) - it's better to think in positive way and go out to enjoy the life what we have, than crying at home and do nothing - works on me! :)))

Comment by jadeast on February 27, 2008 at 2:06pm: Mario You have posted a remarkable group of photos, I hope to continue to see more of your photos. My wife is a Cancer specialist at Duke univ here in the USA, many advances are being made daily! your chances of along and happy life are very good.

Comment by Mario on January 27, 2008 at 8:28am: Like they said, 80% is in positive thinking and 20% in medicine science! :) Works on me! :-)

Comment by John on January 27, 2008 at 8:22am: Mario, you sound like a very strong person. Just keep your mind on taking great pictures and your faith strong and you'll be fine.

Comment by Mario on January 27, 2008 at 8:15am: I'm glad for your wife and let it be that way! As you say, thank God. I'm sure that i will cure CML for next 2 yrs, and then I'll be the happiest guy in the world!!! :)))

Comment by John on January 27, 2008 at 8:07am: That disease has not stopped your wonderful photographs. Glad to hear that they have some control over this type of disease. My wife had breast cancer almost 10 yrs ago and with treatment she is doing fine. No signs of cancer since her chemo. Thank God.

Comment by Mario on January 27, 2008 at 5:23am: No, i'm not a doctor :) i'm studying a college of multimedia & graphic design. But, yes John, i having this, unfortunately...the doc's find that in me in summer 2007. i'm doing well now... but, like i said, that disease will not stop me to shoot good photos! :)))

Comment by John on January 27, 2008 at 4:52am: Mario, how come you put this article on? Do you have this? Are you studying to be a doctor? I've never heard of the disease. Thanks for informing me of yet another disease we must fight.

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