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CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?
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Hi @kegraves, let’s talk a little bit about CLL. To answer you question, it is common in older people but it can happen at any age. Our neighbor has it and he’s only in his early 30s. The good news, though it is a form of Leukemia which always puts fear in our hearts, it is a very slowly developing disease.
There are a number of treatment options but frequently, in the early stages there isn’t a need for any treatment. It’s often a watch and wait approach.
I found you a link to our Mayo Clinic website with information about CLL, how it develops, diagnosing the disease and treatments.
There are also several discussions in our forum from other members who have CLL
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352428
CLL: Newly diagnosed https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-newly-diagnosed/
Has your husband’s hematologist discussed treatments with him or the stage of his disease?
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Thank you so much for replying too our message. We have been to our Hematologist the first time 2 weeks ago, and got the diagnosis . He said it is common in older adults, and doesn't appear that he will need any treatments at this time. Doing another blood test this week, and
see the Dr. on June 17th, regarding the results of this last blood test. He seemed positive that this is a chronic diagnosis , and no treat is necessary at this time but will have to do blood work
every 3 months and then 6months, to keep on top of this condition.
All post what he says after this June 17th meeting...