@embee85 I think that is just a mantra that docs use because they do not want to treat for various good reasons. But to me it is kind of an insult to our intelligence. Just give it to me straight. My goodness, it stands to reason that wonky white blood cells can cause infections to occur more often. However, that statement is so widespread among physicians that, if you are happy with your doctor in general, changing will not be helpful. And the fact that he gives you infusions tells me he is on the right track. Perhaps he just does not want you to think it is directly from CLL and become worried.