What's the difference between ibrutinib and imbruvica

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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member said:

Imbruvica is the brand name for the drug imbrutinib

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Sprycel

Is there a possibility that Sprycel affects the middle ear and cause vertigo?

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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member said:

I had terrible ear problems before being treated for the CML. After about 3 weeks on Gleevec it cleared up.

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Has anyone experienced extreme fatigue before getting treatment for CLL?

I am in what and wait mode for CLL after being diagnosed a couple of years ago. Pain and fatigue are what originally sent me to the doctor before diagnosis. Has anyone else experienced worsening pain and extreme fatigue before treatment?

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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member said:

I'm in W&W, neck pain, fatigue, can't shake a cough or runny nose. No treatment yet.

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Has anyone had a lumbar injection to get chemo to brain and spine?

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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member said:

What is that for Linda do you just ask your dr or a pain specialist? I am sorry.i have hip and back and leg pain. Today my bones hurt that hell!! Do you… read more

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While on imatinib can you get your eyebrows waxed?

I havent done anything I used to do because I'm not sure of reactions. Such as color my hair, waxing brows.

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Bosulif

Is this a Chemo drug and can i lose my hair from this?

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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member said:

I shaved my head when my hair started falling out from treatment for AML leukemia. Was bald for quite a while. Hair is now growing back and is almost to… read more

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