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CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jul 20 8:54am | Replies (200)Comment receiving replies
Hi there...I am 53, and was diagnosed with CLL this week. I got the news while traveling abroad with my family; we were celebrating that both of my children are gainfully employed and leaving the nest this summer. I was shocked and devastated to say the least. Just as I was able to start focussing on my own wellbeing, this came out of nowhere. I hear great things about living long and fulfilling lives....but I am starting at (what I feel is) such a young age. Has anyone else been diagnosed in their early 50's and what has your experience been like?
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OMG.....You can imagine how happy this makes me feel. Did you make any major lifestyle changes? You're amazing...kudo's to you,
@pinkpocketbooks, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm so glad you connected with @nana120.
I moved your question about CLL to this existing discussion:
- CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-leukemia/
I did this so you can read previous posts and connect with members like @kegraves @carl50 @rlybolt @mabfp3 @njhornung and many other members who have shared their CLL experiences.
CLL is generally a very slowly developing form of chronic leukemia. Treatment may not be needed right away. What next steps have been suggested for you?
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I was diagnosed with CLL at age 54 & I’m now 82. It is a watch & wait chronic leukemia. I have taken oral chemo 3 times in past years when my white count got to over 80. Other than fatigue it has not caused any other life changes.