Hello To All

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Hello,

For many months now I have been recieving daily digest from the many

differnt groups out there. I rarely post but read the bullitens

every day. I would like to say that I have finally gotten around to

signing up for this group also and give a fast, and I mean real fast,

update.

Before I start I think a little history is in order. Some of you

might remember me from the past. I was DX when I returned from Iraq

and had an ordinarry physical done. My white blood cells were three

times the norm and I was called back in to have more test run. This

all started 5 May 2004. On 11 May 2004, I was given the news or CML

chronic phase. I was turned over from military doctors to civilian

care and immediatelly put on Gleevic 400mg. In Oct 2004 I was

medically retired from the Army and the good folks at Emory (Atlanta,

GA) told me that I was in CCR but still PCR positive.

Due to insurance changes I am no longer being seen at Emory but am

trying to get referred to University of Alabama at Biringham or to

Moffet in Tampa. I have just went over a year since being Dx and

things are good.

Although I am fighting for referrals, I see my local ONC monthly. My

blood levels are still great and with the exception of fatigue (thats

another story all together) and severe leg and joint cramops and

pain, I am living a great life. I am still in college and classes

are going great. I get to build my farm up into something more that

paper drawings. I get to go to my kids gym and softball games. I

get to spend all day and night with my 2 year old. I am doing

great!

I want you all to know that I am touched by the love and care you

give one another. I am going to make a huge effort to become a more

active member of all the groups. I know there was was a " split " a

while back and I really don't want to become involved in the politics

of all of that. I just want to obtain as much information from as

many sources as I can and share what I feel may be relivent to the

discussions. I would ask for your continued prayers and support. It

seems that I am physically doing great and outwardly I am doing

terrific but on the inside and in my mind I am terriblly confused and

am having a lot of trouble.

I thank you for you support and your time. I am sorry I took up so

much of your time with this but...

Herring

DX May 2004

CCR Oct 2004

Zavie Zero Club # 751 Oct 2004