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Anyone have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?

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I’m 74, and was diagnosed with CLL a couple of years ago. I’d had no symptoms except for elevated white blood counts that weren’t caused by an infection. Initially, I saw an oncologist twice a year but currently am scheduled for once a year unless I want to come in sooner. The “watch and wait” plan makes sense to me as I know that treatments, while helpful, have their own side effects.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | 15 hours ago

Hi @akilby Welcome to Connect. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is often very slow to develop to the point of requiring any treatment. If you’re currently only having to see your oncologist annually for blood work that’s a pretty good indication that your situation is stable.
You mentioned not really having any symptoms, which is great! So was your diagnosis discovered through blood work with a routine physical?

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