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Gleevec VS Dasatinib

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    lrkg1234
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      I know that Gleevec and Dasatinib are both targeted therapies. 

      Scott is C-Kit positive and was unsuccessful on the Dasatinib trial.  Does anyone know whether or not Gleevec might work even if Dasatinib didn't? 

      No doctors have mentioned the Gleevec in a while and I wonder if it's an option for him.

      Thanks, Lisa

      I know that Gleevec and Dasatinib are both targeted therapies. 

      Scott is C-Kit positive and was unsuccessful on the Dasatinib trial.  Does anyone know whether or not Gleevec might work even if Dasatinib didn't? 

      No doctors have mentioned the Gleevec in a while and I wonder if it's an option for him.

      Thanks, Lisa

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        kylez
        Participant

          Hi Lisa,

          I definitely think you should bring up C-KIT and Gleevec during your trip to MDA.  

          From reading various posts on MPIP and other information elsewhere, my impression (I'm negative for C-KIT) has always been that Gleevec would be something to strongly look into with a C-KIT mutation.

          Search MPIP posts for Gleevec, C-KIT or both. JerryfromFauq is one person to ask. His profile talks about being prescribed C-KIT by Dr. Hwu from MDA (last 2 paragraphs).

          Jerry's profile: http://www.melanoma.org/community/profiles/jerryfromfauq You might want to print it out to help you come prepared for your MDA visit and your appt with Dr. Patel.

          Do you go to MDA as your primary facility, or are you going there a second opinion? 
          Good luck with your visit there.

          – Kyle

          kylez
          Participant

            Hi Lisa,

            I definitely think you should bring up C-KIT and Gleevec during your trip to MDA.  

            From reading various posts on MPIP and other information elsewhere, my impression (I'm negative for C-KIT) has always been that Gleevec would be something to strongly look into with a C-KIT mutation.

            Search MPIP posts for Gleevec, C-KIT or both. JerryfromFauq is one person to ask. His profile talks about being prescribed C-KIT by Dr. Hwu from MDA (last 2 paragraphs).

            Jerry's profile: http://www.melanoma.org/community/profiles/jerryfromfauq You might want to print it out to help you come prepared for your MDA visit and your appt with Dr. Patel.

            Do you go to MDA as your primary facility, or are you going there a second opinion? 
            Good luck with your visit there.

            – Kyle

            kylez
            Participant

              Hi Lisa,

              I definitely think you should bring up C-KIT and Gleevec during your trip to MDA.  

              From reading various posts on MPIP and other information elsewhere, my impression (I'm negative for C-KIT) has always been that Gleevec would be something to strongly look into with a C-KIT mutation.

              Search MPIP posts for Gleevec, C-KIT or both. JerryfromFauq is one person to ask. His profile talks about being prescribed C-KIT by Dr. Hwu from MDA (last 2 paragraphs).

              Jerry's profile: http://www.melanoma.org/community/profiles/jerryfromfauq You might want to print it out to help you come prepared for your MDA visit and your appt with Dr. Patel.

              Do you go to MDA as your primary facility, or are you going there a second opinion? 
              Good luck with your visit there.

              – Kyle

              kylez
              Participant

                I see elsewhere this is your first visit to MDA. Hope you have a good visit. 

                – Kyle

                kylez
                Participant

                  I see elsewhere this is your first visit to MDA. Hope you have a good visit. 

                  – Kyle

                  kylez
                  Participant

                    I see elsewhere this is your first visit to MDA. Hope you have a good visit. 

                    – Kyle

                    jmmm
                    Participant
                      When my husband was first diagnosed, he was put on Gleevec. Turns out he really wasn’t c-kit positive, so it didn’t work. When we did our research, I think I remember reading an 80-85% success rate (that was 2+ years ago, so things might have changed). He was on it for about 6 weeks and had no side effects. I definitely recommend looking into it…it was the easiest treatment he’s been on.
                      jmmm
                      Participant
                        When my husband was first diagnosed, he was put on Gleevec. Turns out he really wasn’t c-kit positive, so it didn’t work. When we did our research, I think I remember reading an 80-85% success rate (that was 2+ years ago, so things might have changed). He was on it for about 6 weeks and had no side effects. I definitely recommend looking into it…it was the easiest treatment he’s been on.
                        jmmm
                        Participant
                          When my husband was first diagnosed, he was put on Gleevec. Turns out he really wasn’t c-kit positive, so it didn’t work. When we did our research, I think I remember reading an 80-85% success rate (that was 2+ years ago, so things might have changed). He was on it for about 6 weeks and had no side effects. I definitely recommend looking into it…it was the easiest treatment he’s been on.
                          sharmon
                          Participant
                            Md Anderson has a gleevac trial now! Brent had qualified for it with dr. Falchook.before he died,
                            sharmon
                            Participant
                              Md Anderson has a gleevac trial now! Brent had qualified for it with dr. Falchook.before he died,
                              sharmon
                              Participant
                                Md Anderson has a gleevac trial now! Brent had qualified for it with dr. Falchook.before he died,
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