Hi This is Leela from India. I am 25 years.
One week before there was a pain in stomach and i lost nearly 3kgs in two weeks. So i went to gastroenterologist for checkup. He told me that spleen has enlarged and blood tests are needed.
When they performed bloodtests my wbc count are high nealy 2 lakhs and was suggested with chronic myelogy leukamia with chronic phase | katyotyping | follow up.
I was worried and cried at the hospital and lost conscious. My brother gave me confidence not to worry and took me to the oncologist.
Doctor also given me lot of support and given me veenat (400 mg) to take once a day every morning after breakfast. He told me to take the course for 1 year.
They took again blood test for some acr bl test to perform.
The doctor has advised me to take the pill for one year and take blood test every two months.
I have seen lot of articles that there will be side effects on taking this pill.
I have small doubts regarding CML:
1. Is one year is sufficient or we should take the rest of life.?
2. What is the max lifespan of the person if we take treatment.?
3. Can you Suggest me any steps to follow while taking this course in order to minimise the side effects.?