FYI: Dasatinib is used to treat certain types of leukemia (cancer that begins in the white blood cells) in people who can no longer benefit from other medications for leukemia including imatinib (Gleevec) or who cannot take these medications because of severe side effects. Dasatinib is in a class of medications called protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of cancer cells.
Jaden has become resistant to the Gleevec, and began the use of Dasatinib at the end of October, 2010. They had increased Jaden's dose of Gleevec 300mg over the max amount for Jaden's weight, but it didn't work. Please pray hard that this new "life-saving" drug will work... and make Jaden's PH Chromosome go away for good! We are all praying for 100% remission soon!!
God bless & thank you for your support, love, and prayers!~ Heather
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