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To continue or stop Venclexta treatment for CLL?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 16 2:22pm | Replies (29)
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@sveta25 Am I understanding this correctly ,that your husband hasn’t physically been seen by a physician since his 2nd opinion at Moffitt, last November, as in a year ago?

Much can happen in a year’s time.

I would strongly suggest you call his oncology office, explain the rapid weight loss and insist on an appointment soon. They may suggest a CBC with differential, which will give a clearer picture of the composition of his white count.
Do you know if there was a peripheral blood smear or if he was tested for blasts in his peripheral blood?

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sveta25 | @sveta25 | Dec 14 10:36am

@loribmt Thank you Lori.
My husband had a second opinion at MOFFITT last month, he is loosing weight, since 11/06 he lost 8 lb. I am trying to convince him to make appointment to see his oncologist hematologist before scheduled appointment in January 2026.
I wonder if anybody takes maitake mushrooms supplement?
I’ve read that it helps to promote recovery of leukocytes.
How to find out if it’s the case?
P.S. I was wondering if you are a patient or a medical professional, can I tell doctor that this test was suggested by Mayo clinic?

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