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Hi Panevills

I am being treated for CLL and decided on Obinituzamab and venetoclax. There have been very few side effects and i am more than half way through treatment. While the first few infusions of Obin didn’t go well, the team quickly saw my reactions, hard to breath they stopped the treatment and restarted it slowly, after giving steroids.
Venetoclax gave me some nausea which was taken care of with Olanzapine.For the most part i have sailed into remission and am done infusions and just taking venetoclax to finish up.
The reason I decided to go with this treatment is because it can be retaken if I go out of remission which on average is supposed to be 7 years…Abbvie care looked after the cost of my treatments which i am so greatful for.

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Thank you, your comments are very helpful. My oncologist indicated CLL is no big deal and slow advancing. I am hesitating, as reports from others who have been treated all include side affects that call for more medication.
I am 83 years old and am not experiencing any other health problems - no medications up to now. I am praying over this and putting my trust in the Lord.

That’s great to hear. I was diagnosed in June 2024. I have chosen to enter a clinical trial where treatment is started before symptoms. I just had my 3rd obi infusion with no reaction or side effects. I start Venetaclax in 2 weeks. Feeling great and hoping for a long remission.