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What is the prognosis of living with CLL beyond 20 years?
Most articles about CLL state the vast majority of CLL patients have survived 20 years but there doesn't seem to be any mention beyond 20...
Last active: Jun 5, 2024
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
Test Results and Prone to CLL based on DNA test
Since 2019 my monocytes have been high 10% on every test from 2019-now On top of that my immature granule gets arr 0.6% which is...
Last active: Jul 23, 2023
Does anyone with CLL also have Pyoderma Gangrenosum?
I have had CLL for 14 years. Had an outbreak of Pyoderma Gangrenosum in 2017-18 . It was very difficult to treat using every tool...
Last active: Aug 10, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I have CLL , CML and now diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma: Discouraged
I have CLL , CML, and last night I was just diagnosed with multiple myeloma how many forms of cancer can one person have? I...
Last active: Jun 6 3:41pm
Diagnosed with asymptomatic CLL 6 years ago: Starting to have symptoms
Several years ago I was diagnosed with CLL with no symptoms and now I’m beginning to feel like I am having a lot of related...
Last active: Apr 15, 2023
What are the best treatment for CLL? Is CAR T cell therapy an option?
[July 30, 2021 1:43 P.M.]I don't need treatment right now, fortunately. I've been in remission for over 5 years. Would you say that treatment for...
Last active: Oct 19, 2024