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48 months after last FCR Treatment!
For almost four years I finished my 6th cycle of
FCR
. Afterwards my blood showed MRD neg. my blood counts improved rapidly after treatment and all the years my counts were excellent. My condition and health feeling was great, sometimes better than before treatment.
For almost four years I finished my 6th cycle of
FCR
. Afterwards my blood showed MRD neg. my blood counts improved rapidly after treatment and all the years my counts were excellent. My condition and health feeling was great, sometimes better than before treatment.
seoul
in
CLL Support
6 years ago
Gone Neutropenic before Final FCR - ARGHHHH
Had my bloodwork done today in preparation for my final
FCR
treatments starting Monday. Drat - my neuts went to 0.4 (normal is 2.0 to 7.5) and WBC went down to 1.5 (Normal is 3.5 to 10.85). I have been postponed for at least a week.
Had my bloodwork done today in preparation for my final
FCR
treatments starting Monday. Drat - my neuts went to 0.4 (normal is 2.0 to 7.5) and WBC went down to 1.5 (Normal is 3.5 to 10.85). I have been postponed for at least a week.
Marie-54
in
CLL Support
6 years ago
Time to share
About my CLL , diagnosed back in 01/15 ,
FCR
on flair trial 11/16 for 6 rounds, CLL kicked into touch , all bloods down in normal range although platelets never managed to get to normal but this was consistent with
FCR
in some people.
About my CLL , diagnosed back in 01/15 ,
FCR
on flair trial 11/16 for 6 rounds, CLL kicked into touch , all bloods down in normal range although platelets never managed to get to normal but this was consistent with
FCR
in some people.
Dell49
in
CLL Support
6 years ago
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7 months post FCR and I’m back at A&E
Great. Raging temperature sees me back at A&E this morning. Lengthy wait ahead in all likelihood.... wish me luck
Great. Raging temperature sees me back at A&E this morning. Lengthy wait ahead in all likelihood.... wish me luck
MattGGibson
in
CLL Support
6 years ago
Pharmacy errors - given wrong medication.
Yesterday went to pick up my sinemet CR at the pharmacy. Stayed in the car, my husband went to get it. When I called in the prescription I asked for three months refill. It felt really light so I decided to take a look at it, I'm glad I did. It was only for a month however it must have been sinemet IR
Yesterday went to pick up my sinemet CR at the pharmacy. Stayed in the car, my husband went to get it. When I called in the prescription I asked for three months refill. It felt really light so I decided to take a look at it, I'm glad I did. It was only for a month however it must have been sinemet IR
parkie13
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Irradiated blood
Does anyone know if someone in remission from CLL (MRD- after
FCR
) would still need irradiated blood in the event of an emergency transfusion? If so, whilst on holiday should he have a translated version of the warning card he carries with him? Many thanks Beryl
Does anyone know if someone in remission from CLL (MRD- after
FCR
) would still need irradiated blood in the event of an emergency transfusion? If so, whilst on holiday should he have a translated version of the warning card he carries with him? Many thanks Beryl
Fowey2009
in
CLL Support
6 years ago
Meds not working after starting taking at bedtime
My sinemet worked fine for quite a while but I was having trouble sleeping due to stiffness so I began to take sinemet CR 200/50 at bedtime. Once I started doing this my meds during the day dropped off. They used to work for 4-5 hours each dose but now they only work for 2 hours each dose. Has anyone
My sinemet worked fine for quite a while but I was having trouble sleeping due to stiffness so I began to take sinemet CR 200/50 at bedtime. Once I started doing this my meds during the day dropped off. They used to work for 4-5 hours each dose but now they only work for 2 hours each dose. Has anyone
rhenry45
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Fever post chemo
Round 5 of
FCR
infusions was Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. My normal temp is 36.6 and Thursday evening it went up to 37.5 for the first time. Then on Friday it rose all day until it reached 38.12 (Anything over 38C (100.4 for USA) means you have to call it in, so I called the emergency line.
Round 5 of
FCR
infusions was Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. My normal temp is 36.6 and Thursday evening it went up to 37.5 for the first time. Then on Friday it rose all day until it reached 38.12 (Anything over 38C (100.4 for USA) means you have to call it in, so I called the emergency line.
Marie-54
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Did anyone else see this on the BBC today?
Very interesting for all of us I think you will agree. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/stories-42920045 5 months since my
FCR
and my bloods were back to being poor last week - neutropenia again which has set me back and I think may lead to a re-evaluation of the work life balance I am (not) managing
Very interesting for all of us I think you will agree. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/stories-42920045 5 months since my
FCR
and my bloods were back to being poor last week - neutropenia again which has set me back and I think may lead to a re-evaluation of the work life balance I am (not) managing
MattGGibson
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Round 4 FCR complete
I finished round 4 of my
FCR
infusions just 2 weeks ago so should be at my lowest blood point, but am having absolutely 000000 side effects. If anything, I am not as tired as I was after rounds 2 and 3. and the feelings of incessant coldness have gone away.
I finished round 4 of my
FCR
infusions just 2 weeks ago so should be at my lowest blood point, but am having absolutely 000000 side effects. If anything, I am not as tired as I was after rounds 2 and 3. and the feelings of incessant coldness have gone away.
Marie-54
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
What is your real ‘biological age’, and what does this mean for your health?
When it comes time for treatment, our options are strongly influenced by our age - or perhaps our relative level of fitness compared to others our age, rather than how many years we've lived, as this has a strong determining influence on whether we would do better on BR rather than
FCR
, for example.
When it comes time for treatment, our options are strongly influenced by our age - or perhaps our relative level of fitness compared to others our age, rather than how many years we've lived, as this has a strong determining influence on whether we would do better on BR rather than
FCR
, for example.
AussieNeil
Partner
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Opicapone
Has anyone tried opicapone with Sinemet cr. I have been told you can't take them together. As I take Sinemet cr through the day but it's not lasting very long now only about hour and a half and I wanted a way to extend it. In fact has anyone had experience of opicapone and whether it smooths out Sinemet
Has anyone tried opicapone with Sinemet cr. I have been told you can't take them together. As I take Sinemet cr through the day but it's not lasting very long now only about hour and a half and I wanted a way to extend it. In fact has anyone had experience of opicapone and whether it smooths out Sinemet
Connie18
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Loss of a great man
Treated with
FCR
, reacted great and went into remission. 17p then reappeared around November 2015. We went to the hospital of the University of Penn and found a great hematologist and and even better supporting team of nurses.
Treated with
FCR
, reacted great and went into remission. 17p then reappeared around November 2015. We went to the hospital of the University of Penn and found a great hematologist and and even better supporting team of nurses.
Stevediam
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Tongue biting
Ok, this may be crazy, I keep biting the sides of my tongue and mouth since starting
FCR
. I have bruises and raw spots. This mostly happens at night but also during the day. Anyone else out there ever have this problem? Beth
Ok, this may be crazy, I keep biting the sides of my tongue and mouth since starting
FCR
. I have bruises and raw spots. This mostly happens at night but also during the day. Anyone else out there ever have this problem? Beth
Mosaicgigi
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Would appreciate your input!
Thank you in advance, and thank all of you for posting about
FCR
since that is what this Dr. wants to go with. Lorna
Thank you in advance, and thank all of you for posting about
FCR
since that is what this Dr. wants to go with. Lorna
lorna222
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Chemo Side Effects FCR
He is taking
FCR
with monthly infusions of antibodies,antibirala, antibiotics (to prevent shingles and pneumonia, as well as oral chemo and 7 days monthly of immune boosting injections.
He is taking
FCR
with monthly infusions of antibodies,antibirala, antibiotics (to prevent shingles and pneumonia, as well as oral chemo and 7 days monthly of immune boosting injections.
Whitehouse_77
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
Watch and wait is over
I am going to Dana Farber and taking part of a study that combines Ibrutinib with standard
FCR
treatment. I will take the Ibrutinib daily for the next 2 years and finished my 1st cycle of
FCR
12/19.
I am going to Dana Farber and taking part of a study that combines Ibrutinib with standard
FCR
treatment. I will take the Ibrutinib daily for the next 2 years and finished my 1st cycle of
FCR
12/19.
Mosaicgigi
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
How do changes in diet affect CLL treatment? Are supplements safe to use? CLL experts Dr. Michael Keating and Dr. Jeff Sharman respond
Dr Keating was behind the development of
FCR
and Dr Sharman has provided some excellent blogs on CLL: http://www.cll-nhl.com
From the transcript
Dr Sharman [i]"I think that we've talked about fear before, and the anxiety.
Dr Keating was behind the development of
FCR
and Dr Sharman has provided some excellent blogs on CLL: http://www.cll-nhl.com
From the transcript
Dr Sharman [i]"I think that we've talked about fear before, and the anxiety.
AussieNeil
Partner
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
2017 - Bright and Dark
After 6 x
FCR
in March '14 I'm still plodding on and even though my Consultant appointments have narrowed to 6 Weeks apart, there's been many bright spells during 2017 - in particular, 1. Free Car Parking at the hospital. (Once paid £22 during
FCR
Treatment) 2.
After 6 x
FCR
in March '14 I'm still plodding on and even though my Consultant appointments have narrowed to 6 Weeks apart, there's been many bright spells during 2017 - in particular, 1. Free Car Parking at the hospital. (Once paid £22 during
FCR
Treatment) 2.
Bribin
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
FCR on Flair trial at Christie Hospital
Dr Bloor suggested the Flair trial and I was randomised for
FCR
beginning mid Oct. My HDMS sample showed a typical CLL phenotype with germline IgVH and trisomy 12 I believe this means my likely remission after the
FCR
is reduced to approx 2/3 yrs.
Dr Bloor suggested the Flair trial and I was randomised for
FCR
beginning mid Oct. My HDMS sample showed a typical CLL phenotype with germline IgVH and trisomy 12 I believe this means my likely remission after the
FCR
is reduced to approx 2/3 yrs.
Anthonymac
in
CLL Support
7 years ago
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