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CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

Posted by kegraves @kegraves, Jun 6, 2022

Husband 84 just diagnosed with CLL,
Is this common in older people and what things are done to stop from progressing?? We are new to this site and this diagnosis..

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 3 days ago
In reply to @pinkpocketbooks "Hi there...I am 53, and was diagnosed with CLL this week. I got the news while..." + (show)
@pinkpocketbooks

Hi there...I am 53, and was diagnosed with CLL this week. I got the news while traveling abroad with my family; we were celebrating that both of my children are gainfully employed and leaving the nest this summer. I was shocked and devastated to say the least. Just as I was able to start focussing on my own wellbeing, this came out of nowhere. I hear great things about living long and fulfilling lives....but I am starting at (what I feel is) such a young age. Has anyone else been diagnosed in their early 50's and what has your experience been like?

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@pinkpocketbooks, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm so glad you connected with @nana120.

I moved your question about CLL to this existing discussion:
- CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cll-leukemia/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect with members like @kegraves @carl50 @rlybolt @mabfp3 @njhornung and many other members who have shared their CLL experiences.

CLL is generally a very slowly developing form of chronic leukemia. Treatment may not be needed right away. What next steps have been suggested for you?

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nana120 | @nana120 | 2 days ago
In reply to @pinkpocketbooks "OMG.....You can imagine how happy this makes me feel. Did you make any major lifestyle changes?..." + (show)
@pinkpocketbooks

OMG.....You can imagine how happy this makes me feel. Did you make any major lifestyle changes? You're amazing...kudo's to you,

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No real changes, just regular lab work to check white blood count and listen to your body. Rest when you need it! I remember how unnerving my original diagnosis was and would tell you to take a deep breath & live your life.

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