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CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Oct 25, 2023 | Replies (187)
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@kellim

I was diagnosed 2 months ago,my labs are trending up. My HGB and RBC’s are a little low but nothing crazy. I was diagnosed because I was losing weight had swollen lymph nodes and fatigued. I am a nurse and I am so tired I don’t know how long I can work. Suggestions?

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valeriewiegand | @valeriewiegand | Dec 29, 2022

hi-i,too,have CLL-have had it for 7 years with no treatment-i am 69 and have been taking green tea extract since the diagnosis-started at 10,000mg per day-now at 5,000-my wbc was as high as 45000-now steady at 30-35000-was diagnosed at 21000 in routine blood work. all other blood counts are normal-hope this helps-
p.s. my doctor is not a fan of green tea -

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5gk | @5gk | Dec 29, 2022

Hello Kellim. My understanding is that Mayo suggests 2 cups green tea per day based on their study results using EGCG. I'm in "WATCH AND WAIT". It was found green tea helped slow progression during early disease. It has reduced swelling in my legs immensely. Most days I drink 3 cups.
I also drink beet juice for breakfast & eat whole beets, as much as possible, related to another studys findings. Beets make the microenviroment cll thrives in less hospitable.
Cll is chronic. Emphasis on CHRONIC. The new treatments are amazing. Best wishes.

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