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abide: Attached is the best resource for CLL/SLL I know of. Understanding CLL/SLL - Chronic Lymphocytic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086414/

Discussion: Anybody on Treatment for CLL?

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Posted: Jun 13 6:42pm

@sherda, it is an odd sense of relief for finally have a diagnosis, isn't it? I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785638/

Discussion: Pending testing to confirm type of lymphoma

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Posted: Dec 16, 2022

Welcome @nadakhaled, that must be hard to learn that your father has been diagnosed with chronic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787133/

Discussion: Diagnosis of low grade lymphoma leukemia

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Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Recently diagnosed with CLL. Have had a severe rash on lower legs for 6+ months...itchy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865236/

Discussion: MGUS & Rash

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Posted: May 23, 2023

Hi @aethelstan, as this is a new diagnosis for you, you may wish to explore some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094609/

Discussion: Does CLL cause minor daily fevers of maybe 1 or 2 degrees?

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Posted: 5 days ago

Welcome @alliefair. Thank goodness the CLL was discovered incidentally. I moved your message to this existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754256/

Discussion: CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

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Posted: Sep 26, 2022

The White and lymphocyte reference ranges in the US are about the same. 10^9/L is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113617/

Discussion: CLL - newly diagnosed

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Posted: Dec 20, 2017

Hi @dharma, You were recently diagnosed with CLL, which is a chronic and often slowly developing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094382/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed CLL How to interpret FISH results?

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Posted: 6 days ago

Cll at age 64 ! what the expected range of WBC and LYM % ? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750339/

Discussion: CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2022

Love to see the details about metformin and CLL. I’ve been on metformin 12 yrs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783883/

Discussion: Metformin and its impact on SLL/CLL treatment?

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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

I have been diagnosed with CLL also but at zero stage so far. I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092944/

Discussion: CLL - newly diagnosed

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Posted: Jun 24 6:41am

If you’re working with a local hematologist, see a CLL expert for a second opinion. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906820/

Discussion: Had CLL for about 2 years, Dr is now thinking of treatment

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Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Hi @phof1, I add my welcome along with @loribmt. I moved your message to the Blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789320/

Discussion: CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

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Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Thank you. It looks like studies are currently recruiting to further study the use of metformin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784020/

Discussion: Metformin and its impact on SLL/CLL treatment?

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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Have you consulted a CLL specialist? I encountered non-specialists who were either ignorant of or disregarded...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113611/

Discussion: CLL - newly diagnosed

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Posted: Dec 6, 2017

Hi @phof1 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. CLL~Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia is generally a slowly developing blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789266/

Discussion: CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

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Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Here are some good resources on the signs and symptoms of CLL and SLL. The low-grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087361/

Discussion: Does CLL cause minor daily fevers of maybe 1 or 2 degrees?

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Posted: Jun 15 1:16pm

In fact, the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (herbs) in the treatment of CLL is approached...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952304/

Discussion: CLL leukemia: Just diagnosed, what can be done?

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Posted: Oct 23, 2023

GOOGLE; This helps me understand my sister's cancer better The key difference between SLL and CLL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815657/

Discussion: Diagnosed with asymptomatic CLL 6 years ago: Starting to have symptoms

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Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Hi @lambo1, Some of the newer treatments for CLL are amazing. A younger father my neighbor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947506/

Discussion: Anyone else find the side effects of Hydrea 500MG frightening?

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Posted: Oct 14, 2023