I feel pretty good. Most evenings I am pretty tired. The Gleevec makes me very tired about 1 to 2 hours after I take it, so I take it in the evening.

I feel extremely lucky to be alive. With just taking the Gleevec every day, I will stay alive. I am happy for every day.
With realizing I was given a second chance in life by having CML instead of the worse type of Leukemia, I decided to go back to school and get my MBA. I am hoping to do something special with my life, but not sure what that is just yet.

Feeling good, no more bone marrow biopsies and able to work all day every day with no problems.

I don't like being so tired in the evening. I haven't been able to find a better job with my MBA, but can't just quit my job to move anywhere because I must have the insurance to pay for my medicine and any future treatments. I would like to do some consulting, but must stay at my present job for the insurance.

Knowing my medicine is so extremely expensive for my employer to contribute to. Also not being able to take another job unless it has very good insurance.

I don't really have anyone. My Oncologist listens to my concerns and tries to reassure me.

Went back for my MBA and am looking for a better job. I want to give something back to society, something very special, since I have been given this second chance at life.

I work Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

Nothing really.

I try to make sure I get plenty of rest.

Be grateful for every day you are alive. Live every day like it was your last and in a way you want people to remember you by.

The Gleevec makes me very sick to my stomach if I don't take it with food. It also makes me very tired so I must take it in the evening when I know I will be going to bed soon.

Do a lot of research, ask a lot of questions and know the more information you have, the better you can handle most things with your disease.