Hi @phof1 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. CLL~Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia is generally a slowly developing blood disease. It can take years to progress to the point where treatment is necessary. We have several members in the forum diagnosed with CLL who have shared their experiences of their journey with this blood cancer.

Here are a few of the conversations among members with CLL

CLL: Newly diagnosed https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-newly-diagnosed/

Let me introduce you to @kegraves, @minnesotajim @wmisyr @rsharp @pieter1961 @carl50 @mabfp3 @sandiegostu @annieg87 @teddytwo @shirlpat, and many others who have CLL.

A little informative article for you from the Mayo Clinic website:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352428
I also found this article from about CLL and what to expect during progression, from Healthline.com.
https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/what-to-expect-during-cll-progression
Were you recently diagnosed with CLL? Would you mind sharing a little more about your experience with me?

Hi @phof1, I add my welcome along with @loribmt. I moved your message to the Blood Cancers support group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/blood-cancers-disorders/) to this existing discussion:
- CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-leukemia/

I did this to help you connect with the other CLL-ers that Lori mentions. I look forward to learning more about you and where you are on the journey living with CLL.