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Anyone have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
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That was along time ago, long before she passed away 15 years ago. If I remember correctly, it had something to do with urinary system. She had gone to a few urologists but they couldn’t find out what was wrong. The doctor said that the tract was clogged up and the problem was common to old women. He didn’t run any tests, just diagnosed from the symptoms right on the first visit. Wonder why other urologists couldn’t figure it out.
Sounds like you had an excellent care team. Would you mind sharing your doctor’s name? My husband was recently diagnosed with CLL. Right now it’s a watch and wait. With my BC and his CLL, we struck a big jackpot! Your advice came at the right time. Thank you!!
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Good morning, @myoga It sounds like your mom’s doctor was ‘old school’ and zeroed right in with what your mom was experiencing! Like an old mechanic. Just diagnosed the issue ‘by sound’. 😅 That’s what experience can bring to the table!
Thank you. I do have an amazing medical (hematology/oncology/bone marrow transplant team at Mayo-Rochester. There’s a very deep bench of hematology specialists at each Mayo campus. Some clinicians have an area of focus where they specialize so I’m not sure my doctor would be the best fit for your husband. Since your husband was recently diagnosied with CLL, you may want to consider a 2nd option. Here’s a link to Mayo’s home page where you can initiate a request for an appointment. There are 3 campuses, Mayo Rochester, Mayo-Phoenix or Mayo-Jacksonville. You have the option of whichever is more convenient for you.
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Wishing both you and your husband all the best with your medical…hm, shall we say, adventures? ☺️