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Can we stop medicine in cml
From last 3 years bcr abl is coming in .00 fraction,can I stop medicine? Also suggest best oncologist in delhi
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No. As per current evidence, you should continue medicines till you tolerate and continue to to respond.
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Yes can be stopped as per latest evidence. But  we can't strongly recommend this because more studies ongoing. Need close monitoring. Better to discuss with your oncologist regarding pros and cons of stopping imatinib. As per this discussion don't stop imatinib
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