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Can a patient diagnosed with leukemia and taking Imatinib tablets live a normal married life?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with leukemia, and I have been taking the tablet Imatinib 400 mg. My blood report confirmed that my white blood cell count has become normal. Does this mean that I do not have leukemia? Can I live a normal life now? I am planning to get married in a few years. Will my condition affect my married life in any way?

Hello,

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You are on Imatinib therapy because you had CML (chronic myeloid leukemia). From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), a normal white blood cell (WBC) count shows that you are in the stage of hematological remission. I suggest you get a BCR-ABL (breakpoint cluster region protein-Abelson) gene quantification test to assess the disease status.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 26, 2022
Reviewed AtOctober 12, 2023

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