Good morning, @joeeduffy and welcome to Connect. I think you’ve found the support group for your husband…and you! Most of us in the blood cancer & disorder group have had our own personal experiences or are supporting family members with an illness and we’re here to offer encouragement and hope.

Your husband has been diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Fortunately, this is usually a very slowly developing form of leukemia. Your husband may not even need treatment for many years depending on the stage of his disease. When needed, there are treatments which can help slow the progression, giving many patients a long and healthy life.

I firmly believe that knowledge is power. You gain control over this diagnosis when it’s no longer a mystery. Here are several articles that discuss CLL and treatments when needed:
and https://www.verywellhealth.com/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-7551732
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https://www.verywellhealth.com/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-causes-5210846
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https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-cll
There are a number of fellow members who also have CLL with several discussions within the group:
Here is one of those discussions:

CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-leukemia/
You’ll meet @kegraves @justinesmith @5gk @rlybolt and other members with CLL.

Many more can be found by typing in CLL or Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in the search bar. Don’t hesitate to jump into any conversation.

I know you’re worried how life will change for you and your husband with infection risk. With a blood cancer your husband’s immune system might not be as robust so it’s important to avoid illness. It might be advisable to wear masks in public settings such as crowed stores, church, elevators, etc. Use hand sanitizer after pumping gas, using door handles…that type of thing. Travel is fine, just wear an N-95 or KN-95 mask on planes and take some sanitizing wipes along to wipe down seat belts, trays, switches, armrests so that you are in control of your environment. I had an aggressive form of leukemia requiring a stem cell transplant, but I am cancer free now. However, I still use all the safety protocol when out in public. Even in our home family, friends and workmen are asked to mask up. It’s second nature now.

There’s so much hitting you and your husband right now. It just clips you off at the knees! But you’re going to find out as you get into this that your lives will fall into a routine and you’re both going to be able to exhale again.
It will be helpful to sit down and talk with your husband’s doctor. Does your husband have a followup appointment?