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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): How do you manage side effects?
I have CLL and am having problems with my legs. Numbness and tingling, very weak knees and some pain at times. Acetaminophen takes care of...
Last active: Nov 16, 2022
Does CLL cause minor daily fevers of maybe 1 or 2 degrees?
I was diagnosed with CLL in April 2024 so I have many questions. I have noticed the lymph nodes in my armpits and under my...
Last active: Jun 27, 2024
CLL: How do you evaluate well-meaning tips from friends?
Me again.An old friend of mine who is very into holistic therapies and such sent me an article about Rick Simpson Oil. Has anyone heard...
Last active: Mar 14 8:21pm
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Study of green tea extract inconclusive
I just want to tell my story about CLL. I was diagnosed in December 2012 with it and my son found your report on a...
Last active: Mar 11 1:19pm
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Anyone else in remission?
I have CLL. I had 5 chemo treatments which ended 13 months-ago, and so far, I'm still in remission. Has anyone else here been in...
Last active: Jun 15, 2024
Heard of HealthTree Cure Hub?
I just had an hour-long online walk thru of the HealthTree Cure Hub website (https://healthtree.org/curehub). I was wondering if anyone is a member here. This...
Last active: Apr 16 11:04pm
Latest blood draw
I just received the results of my latest blood draw and am curious if anyone here who has had CLL had their diagnosis change to...
Last active: Jun 3 11:22am
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Hereditary Nerve Pressure Palsy
I am trying to find someone who is dealing with the same issues I have. I was diagnosed in 2000 with Hereditary Nerve Pressure Palsy,...
Last active: May 19, 2024
How to handle Extreme Tiredness?
I was diagnosed wirh CLL about 6 months ago. Have had some bouts of extreme tiredness where I could barely raise up off tge bed....
Last active: May 4, 2023
Richter's Syndrome: Is anyone else dealing with this disease?
I have recently been diagnosed with Richter's Syndrome- my CLL/SLL which I have had since 2008 has now undergone a "transformation" to Richter's; which is...
Last active: Apr 19 8:56am
Sudden enlarged lymph nodes
I have CLL and have been just watching for about 6 months and all of a sudden in the last week or so all of...
Last active: Aug 13, 2023
Finding the right cancer care team
Hello,I will be going to my 2nd visit with the hematologist/oncologist I was referred to by my PCP. My question is how did other people...
Last active: Mar 6, 2024
Diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)
I was just diagnosed with early stage small B cell SLL and am asymptomatic. My oncologist has said we will just watch and wait. I...
Last active: Dec 11, 2023
Can anyone advise about what insurance best covers immunotherapies?
I'm about to have a career transition. Into what, I don't yet know. I want to choose something that will provide the best possible coverage...
Last active: May 5 12:01pm
I have Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) spawned from ITP
I Have Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) that spawned from Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) which spawned from original diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Now I don't...
Last active: Apr 27, 2016
Marginal zone lymphoma & chronic lymphocytic leukemia, anyone?
Recently diagnosed with MZL and CLL. I don't know which of the MZL types I have. Visiting Mayo in two weeks for second opinion. Already...
Last active: Jan 3 3:27pm
Has anyone lost fingers/toes to B cell antibodies impacting Platelets
I had all my fingers & one toe amputated due to B cells creating antibodies that impacted my platelets & stopped my capillaries from my...
Last active: 5 days ago
Hairy Cell Leukemia: What were your symptoms before treatment?
Hi, I just found this website via a webinar on the HCL Foundation website. I've learned a lot since my diagnosis via a blood test...
Last active: Mar 12, 2024
Haptoglobin RBC major issues
My rbc labs getting worse. Haptoglobin is now 2.7 when low is 65!!!! I have felt I'm highly anemic. Docs don't see it. I have...
Last active: Sep 11, 2023
Iron Tablets! And learning about fatigue and to pace myself
Hello Lori and all of you, sorry to have been gone so long, lost my password and finally gave up looking for it. I have...
Last active: Jul 27, 2023