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Dual Diagnosis of CLL and Acute Epstein Barr Virus
I am three years into a dual diagnosis of acute Epstein Barr Virus and CLL and I am reaching my wit's end. Looking for help,...
Last active: Oct 22, 2021
Diagnosed with CLL and ITP together! What can I expect?
I was a an active 60 year old man, when routine blood work showed low platelets.... from there, bone marrow biopsy, scans... DVT both legs,...
Last active: Mar 16, 2023
CLL treatment that concentrates in shrinking the spleen without undergoing chemo
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...
Last active: Mar 5, 2023
CLL Watch and Wait: Can supplements and diet help?
I have been reading studies and have spoken with a Vitamin K expert about vitamin supplements. I am wondering if anyone has taken Lysine, vitamin...
Last active: Jun 8, 2025
CLL: Has anyone experienced symptoms at Stage 0?
Periodically I get chills that last several hours without any external cause. Hot chocolate or eating sugary food does not help so low blood sugar...
Last active: May 6, 2024
Concerned: CLL in remission, but feel lousy, what to do?
I was diagnosed with CLL in 2017, i’m on Imbruica. I was at my doctor inDecember. My Dr. Told me i was in the beginning...
Last active: Jan 25, 2023
Anybody on treatment for CLL: What kind and what side effects?
Is there anybody who is on treatment of CLL , what kind it is and what are side effects?
Last active: Dec 7, 2025
Has anyone else experienced frequent infections and itching with CLL?
I had a respitory infection and took prednisone and Bactrim and started To feel better. Then every time I start feeling better and go out...
Last active: Nov 12, 2023
CLL patients needing other non related surgeries or procedures
I want to know if it endangers a CLL patient to have other surgeries and medical procedures unrelated to CLL?
Last active: Feb 3, 2023
Is possible to know how long ago I got CLL?
I am newly diagnosed with CLL. I am wondering if it is possible to get an idea of how long I have had this. I...
Last active: Jun 26, 2024
Had CLL since 1996 & Now NETs-Anyone Else?
I have had CLL since 1996 and during the years had oral chemo 3 times to regulate white blood count, but for about 8 years...
Last active: Aug 27, 2023
Using pulsating electro-magnetic fields as an adjunct in treating CLL
I currently have unmutated IGHV trisomy 12 with 11q deletion. I was diagnosed in 2012 and have going to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. At the...
Last active: Dec 18, 2018
Vitamins and supplements: Have any been helpful for people with CLL?
I am looking for some insight into vitamins and supplements that have been helpful for people with CLL.
Last active: Jan 21, 2024
Newly Diagnosed CLL Patients: Do you struggle with symptoms?
Does anyone who has CLL stage 0-1 struggle with symptoms? I should not have symptoms because my blood work only shows, lymphocytes somewhat elevated, 7500,...
Last active: Feb 3, 2023
WBC bottomed after first chemo for CLL: Postpone treatment?
Had first chemo (bendamustine) for CLL one month ago. WBC went from 61,000 to 1,500. Doctor wants to move forward with next treatment. WBC has...
Last active: Sep 27, 2020
Had CLL for about 2 years, Dr is now thinking of treatment
I was diagnosed August of 2021 with CLL, IGHV mutated, 13q14 deletion, no other chromosomal abnormalities. I'm now 64, female. I had an enlarged lymph...
Last active: Aug 9, 2023
CLL and Abnormal FISH results: Need some insight & encouragement
CLL with deletion of 17p (TP53) is associated with unfavorableprognosisI just read a newly posted test result on my MYCHART.I have been being told since...
Last active: Dec 19, 2025
With CLL what to do about night sweats and dry mouth?
I am not getting treatment. Its "wait and watch." What can I do about the nightly sweats? Thanks
Last active: Jul 1, 2024
Any ideas on how long someone lives with CLL / SLL?
At 66, I was recently diagnosed with CLL / SLL. Since I have few symptoms, they are "watching and waiting" for now and I realize...
Last active: Jan 1, 2024