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@jimroscoe, welcome. I hope you've seen the helpful posts by fellow members @nana120 @normahorn @dringge. Here's a related discussion that you may wish to review where members @gerryk @carl50 @hababeck @pokeyspride2002 share their experiences to:
- CLL - newly diagnosed https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-newly-diagnosed/ With

The term "chronic" in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that this leukemia typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia. For many diagnosed with CLL, watch and wait otherwise known as active surveillance is the recommended treatment. This article explains:
- CLL: What is 'watch & wait' and what can a patient do during this phase? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/hematology/newsfeed-post/cll-what-is-watch-wait-and-what-can-a-patient-do-during-this-phase/

What have your doctors shared with you about your diagnosis, its stage and treatment options?

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Early stages “wait and watch” program. Need to work on diet and exercise. Sent me to get updated on vaccines and another full CT scan for a baseline. In addition, wants me to have blood work every 3-months for now and see how I do if my tests show I’m stable then he would move my testing to every 6 months.