These pesky blood disorders don’t play fair, that’s for sure. I was super healthy all my life and did everything could to avoid getting cancer…or so I thought. I never even considered that I would get a blood cancer! 🙄 Clipped me right off at the knees within 3 weeks time. It was a very aggressive leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia with several mutations making it a little bit of a challenge. But here I am 3.5 years later and feeling fabulous.

That’s why I’m here on Connect. I want to help other members see that there is always hope! You have what it takes to ride this out! I can see it already with your launching into a yoga class on Monday! That’s fantastic. I do want to caution you that with a blood condition your immune system isn’t as robust as it could be. So you’ll want to mask up and use hand sanitizers in public gatherings where you might be exposed to covid. Just keep that in mind. But exercise is so important in keeping up strength and mental health. 🙂

A second opinion is a great idea. I’m a little partial, but you can always try the Mayo Clinic. Here’s a link to get you started if you’re interested. http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

This is such a new diagnosis for you that it is front and center in your thoughts. But over time, when you realize nothing is changing drastically, I think you’ll find it fades into the background.

I’ll be curious to see how the yoga class goes! Have you practiced yoga in the past?

Second opinion from CLL expert is a good idea. Also check out this site, get their weekly email and join a virtual CLL support group in your area: http://cllsociety.org/.