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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, 2024

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

Is there a treatment for the anemia that results from the CLL or SLL?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613930/

Discussion: Anemia in the elderly

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Posted: Jul 4, 2021

Hi @bobcat277, you've had a long and arduous road to get the medical care you need....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978601/

Discussion: Diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)

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Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I'm early stage CLL/SLL - no treatment, yet . NIH research/write up on Metformin was statistically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781273/

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

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Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Hi @newtothis57, I’d like to add my welcome to you along with @nana120 and @leslie2121 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987773/

Discussion: Any ideas on how long someone lives with CLL / SLL?

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Posted: Dec 28, 2023

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 @traillens47, SLL and CLL are identical under a microscope. The only difference is where the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123809/

Discussion: Can CLL change to SLL? Then what?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@mmpopovich, I'm tagging fellow members @zephyr @dougmann @mena2020 who also have SLL (small cell lymphocytic leukemia)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780208/

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

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Posted: Dec 2, 2022

Hey ! Yes so my hem/onc doc says it's nothing with SLL . If it continues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056730/

Discussion: Sex drive

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Posted: Apr 24, 2024

I'm currently 25 days into a cold (head and upper chest). Two weeks ago, during routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173543/

Discussion: Anyone have a low IgM and struggling with a cold virus

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Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Welcome to Connect @traillens47. You’re looking for information of the prognosis of living with CLL beyond...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076492/

Discussion: What is the prognosis of living with CLL beyond 20 years?

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Posted: May 28, 2024

Absolutely, I firmly believe we have to be our own advocates for healthcare. I know from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081879/

Discussion: Why doesn't a Mayo Wellness Checkup Include a Blood Test?

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Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Hi @tatayababa, I found some information for you that might help explain CLL and SLL, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813986/

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

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Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Question: Which "product" is safe to take and at what level/strength? I was just diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738917/

Discussion: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Study of green tea extract inconclusive

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

Hey ! I'm Afro American 49 and dx 2022 with CLL and dx 2024 with SLL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033538/

Discussion: Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma- Watch & Wait Approach

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Hi @minglu. I had a feeling your wife might be the ‘rip off the bandaid’ type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269494/

Discussion: I may have low grade lymphoma or it could be from inflammation

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Posted: Mar 29 2:56pm

Good morning, @tatayababa, it’s my understand that imagining scans alone are not conclusive for diagnosing CLL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815368/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Me as well; one thing CLL/SLL; but now these GGN and possible biopsy; overwhelming for sure;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832322/

Discussion: Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma- Watch & Wait Approach

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Hey ! That is awesome ! I can understand why your sister refuses! It could change...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081432/

Discussion: CLL - newly diagnosed

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Posted: Jun 5, 2024