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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 17 12:18pm | Replies (24)

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Melvin is correct. My Oncologist/Hematologist told me that if you have to get leukemia, CLL is the best one. She also told me that many people do not know they have it and live with it for years. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. There is no treatment except to treat symptoms. My immunogloblin continues to drop every 3-4 months, so I am receiving infusions which take a few hours, but I feel great after I have one. Hang in there and please see a Hematologist just so they can make a determination for you. Then you at least know what needs to be done, if anything. Take care of yourself!

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On the "Best Cancer to Get" I have to report that I had a rare cancer called Hairy Cell Leukemia - HCL. I received five continuous days of chemotherapy, and then had no symptoms for seventeen years. I have recently been diagnosed with CLL and am learning that it will be a longer observation and treatment schedule than HCL.