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I Would Appreciate Anyone's Experience With An Enlarged Spleen. Has Anyone Had The Swelling Subside. For Anyone Had Their Spleen Removed.

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Billings, MT

I would appreciate hearing from you and your experience.
God bless.

January 20, 2022
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

My spleen was also
Enlarged. It has gone back to normal
Size.

March 15, 2022
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thanks for your
spleen response

January 20, 2022
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I had a very enlarged spleen when diagnosed with CML. Once the treatment started and my white cell count went down my spleen returned to a normal size. It took maybe 6 months to happen.

January 20, 2022
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For those experiencing an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) due to leukemia, here are some key points:

- Swelling Subside: Managing the underlying condition of leukemia can help reduce spleen size. Avoiding contact sports is crucial to prevent injuries, as an enlarged spleen is more prone to rupturing.

- Splenectomy (Spleen Show Full Answer

For those experiencing an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) due to leukemia, here are some key points:

- Swelling Subside: Managing the underlying condition of leukemia can help reduce spleen size. Avoiding contact sports is crucial to prevent injuries, as an enlarged spleen is more prone to rupturing.

- Splenectomy (Spleen Removal):
- Procedure: Performed under general anesthesia, usually with a laparoscopic technique involving small abdominal incisions.
- Recovery: Some people can leave the hospital the same day, with full recovery expected within two weeks.
- Results: Effective long-term treatment for splenomegaly in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), improving survival in some cases.
- Risks: Includes blood clots, blood loss, infection, and increased lifelong risk of infections. Regular vaccinations are recommended post-surgery.

For more details, you can visit the provided resources on MyLeukemiaTeam.

July 8, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I was diagnosed with CEL/HES in 2014. My spleen was nearly the size of a basketball and severely restricting my stomach. I was losing weight fast. After I began treatment with Imatinib it subsided to normal size. Didn't take very long once the Eosinophil count came down close to normal.

September 16, 2023

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