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I take Brukinsa which is a BTK inhibitor. My blood tests have all been 100% normal and my WBC count has been 7,500. I am active and visit the gym 3 times a week and do activities at my property. I just learned from a new doctor who reviewed my medical record my spleen is enlarged? I never had any lumps or bumps from excess WBC? I hope you find your answer to your question so you can decide your next step?
Hi JesusRodriguez,
My knowledge of remission came through my routine bloodwork. When I was diagnosed there was no talk of remission for me. The best I could do was a flat line of the bcr/abl. I achieved that after a few years of treatment but still stayed on my drug (TKI) for 2 years more, I believe. Then they took me off the TKI to see how I did. They told me later that if my CML was to return the bcr/abl usually spikes within 6 months after discontinuing the TKI. I have had only one bone marrow aspiration and that was to confirm my diagnosis of the type of Leukemia I had. I continue to have blood work done routinely, I stay in touch with my doc but only see him 1 X a year now. But, and this is important if my blood work starts to tank (and it can) we start treatment immediately. This is my story and what I know of this treatment--your doctor may do things differently. Wishing you the best outcome possible.--jmb
How long after starting tyrosine kinase inhibitors can remission testing be repeated?
The timing for remission testing after starting tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) isn't specifically detailed in the available information. However, what we do know is that achieving remission is a gradual process that requires consistent Show Full Answer
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