chronic myelogenous leukemia
"I have been on Gleevec for about 5 1/2 years.  It has completely controlled my CML; my oncologist says that there isn't any sign of cancer now.  I have had complete remission.  I had just about all side effects the first month I was on this medicine, but they all stopped.  This is truly my miracle drug, a gift from GOD.  I recently had my quarterly check up, and my doctor told me there had been follow up studies done, and the people that came off Gleevec, had the CML return, so I guess that means you're on it for life.  The only downside is the cost, but thank God for my job and insurance, because it is covered.  I guess other than that it is no different than taking insulin for life, except the cost."