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CLL treatment that concentrates in shrinking the spleen without undergoing chemo

Posted by nellieblue @nellieblue, May 7, 2016

I have had CLL for 12 years, without need for treatment. Now my spleen has double in size from normal and I would like to know if anyone with CLL has had any treatment that concentrates in shrinking the spleen without undergoing chemo therapy.

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profrich | @profrich | Oct 8, 2018
In reply to @nellieblue "This is nellieblue. I had three treatments of chemo/inmunotherapy in the fall of 2016, one month..." + (show)
@nellieblue

This is nellieblue. I had three treatments of chemo/inmunotherapy in the fall of 2016, one month apart, without any significant side effects. Therapy was successful. My spleen is back to normal, other vital markers too. I now see my oncologist every four months for regular follow up. Doing really well in total and thanksfull. Hope it helps you.

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Also, could you tell me why you chose immunotherapy over targeted therapy? I am battling between the two based on all my research. I am seeing the hematologist Wednesday. Thanks, Rich

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nellieblue | @nellieblue | Oct 9, 2018

It was basically my hematologist (Henry Ford health in Michigan) recommendation and my health advocate who is my daughter, herself a cancer survivor and an advocate of discussing any and all treatment options available with the doctor or team responsible for your treatment.

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profrich | @profrich | Oct 9, 2018
In reply to @nellieblue "It was basically my hematologist (Henry Ford health in Michigan) recommendation and my health advocate who..." + (show)
@nellieblue

It was basically my hematologist (Henry Ford health in Michigan) recommendation and my health advocate who is my daughter, herself a cancer survivor and an advocate of discussing any and all treatment options available with the doctor or team responsible for your treatment.

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Thanks again for the reply. Do you know the exact name of what you took? Best, Rich

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kvd9 | @kvd9 | Feb 26, 2023

Hi there, I have CLL. I an trying to find out what a high white blood count is for comparison with my numbers. Thank you

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Feb 26, 2023
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@kvd9

Hi there, I have CLL. I an trying to find out what a high white blood count is for comparison with my numbers. Thank you

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Here’s a link to an article related to white blood counts and ‘normal’ ranges for male/female
Your CBC it will also break down the counts as to WBC types. You’ll see those in the tables below.
Also, on your CBC you’ll note that there is a low/max range with markers if you’ve gone on either side of those points.

https://www.healthline.com/health/wbc-count#high-and-low-wbc-count
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kvd9 | @kvd9 | Feb 27, 2023
In reply to @loribmt "Here’s a link to an article related to white blood counts and ‘normal’ ranges for male/female..." + (show)
@loribmt

Here’s a link to an article related to white blood counts and ‘normal’ ranges for male/female
Your CBC it will also break down the counts as to WBC types. You’ll see those in the tables below.
Also, on your CBC you’ll note that there is a low/max range with markers if you’ve gone on either side of those points.

https://www.healthline.com/health/wbc-count#high-and-low-wbc-count

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Thank you for your help.
I was particularly looking for what worrisome numbers are for the
following, any advice where to look?

- neutrophils
- lymphocytes
- monocytes
- eosinophils
- basophils
-

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 4, 2023
In reply to @kvd9 "Thank you for your help. I was particularly looking for what worrisome numbers are for the..." + (show)
@kvd9

Thank you for your help.
I was particularly looking for what worrisome numbers are for the
following, any advice where to look?

- neutrophils
- lymphocytes
- monocytes
- eosinophils
- basophils
-

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@kvd9, I think you'll find all the normal value ranges for males and females at various ages on this page from Mayo Clinic Laboratories:
- Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) with Differential, Blood https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/9109#Clinical-and-Interpretive

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kvd9 | @kvd9 | Mar 5, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "@kvd9, I think you'll find all the normal value ranges for males and females at various..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@kvd9, I think you'll find all the normal value ranges for males and females at various ages on this page from Mayo Clinic Laboratories:
- Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) with Differential, Blood https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/9109#Clinical-and-Interpretive

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Thank you for responding, I will study this together with my last few results to get more understanding

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