CLL Treatment side effects are wearing me down: Anything I can do?

Posted by fabianfriedman @fabianfriedman, Dec 21, 2025

I am a 78 year old male living in Southern California. I was diagnosed with CLL in Jan 2022 and told to wait and watch. In October 2025 the waiting was over. I am being treated at Desert Hematology in Rancho Mirage with cycles of Chemo and Saline infusions. I completed Cycle 2 last week and the plan is to start Cycle 3 next week. My side effects are dizziness, brain fog, no energy, chills, night sweats and wheezing and coughing. Each day brings side effects and its starting to wear me down - I never feel good or like I can do anything? Sound familiar to anyone?

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jan 28 10:00am

In reply to @normahorn "Still time to place your bets before a repeat CDC test tomorrow. I had 2 yesterday..." + (show)

Hi Norma! Been thinking about you and just wanted to check in this morning. I’m hoping that you’re recovering swiftly from the pneumonia! How are you feeling? Are you still in the hospital?

njhornung | @normahorn | Jan 28 2:02pm

In reply to @loribmt "Hi Norma! Been thinking about you and just wanted to check in this morning. I’m hoping..." + (show)

@loribmt
In CCU but lymphocytes now normal.???????

sveta25 | @sveta25 | Jan 29 12:29pm

In reply to @califirniagal "@sveta25 yes & I am an avid tennis player so I use lots of good sunscreen..." + (show)

@califirniagal thank you.
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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Feb 16 8:34am

In reply to @normahorn "@loribmt In CCU but lymphocytes now normal.???????" + (show)

@normahorn Hi Norma! Haven’t heard hide nor hair from you so I thought I’d better drop by to see how you’re doing. I sure hope you’re back home recovering now from the pneumonia. There’s only so much hospital food a person can take! Are you on the mend?

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