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I have been on on Glivac for almost 11 years now and am doing well with least amount side effects, I am dark by complexion and I have noticed that there have been times my skin gets lighter and sometimes darker, does thing have anything to do with Glivac?

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    Hello rushmie,

    Welcome to our forum!

    We have a useful page on Imatinib (Glivec) here which includes information on the different kinds of side effects that might be associated with this treatment.

    If you live in the UK, perhaps you could give our nurses a call on this free number: 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and they may be able to answer your question in more detail. You can also get in touch with them via the Ask the Nurses topic area in our forum.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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