Nuere and Blade, time to bring in the reinforcements. The International Working Group for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms clearly states (in addition to other criterion) that CR and PR include "Resolution of disease symptoms, spleen and liver not palpable, no evidence of EMH." If some on the board won't believe you and won't do their homework so be it. I hope you are well and make a lot of money. I enjoy this board a lot. With best regards, bp