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January 18, 2024
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Members discussed their personal approaches to navigating crowds and illness exposure while living with CLL, with perspectives ranging from... Read more

Members discussed their personal approaches to navigating crowds and illness exposure while living with CLL, with perspectives ranging from wearing masks year-round and avoiding large gatherings to prioritizing social connection despite the risks. Several members shared practical strategies like attending only outdoor events, taking extra vitamins and supplements to boost immunity, staying current on vaccines, and trusting their instincts about which situations feel safe. A recurring theme was the importance of honoring your own comfort level without judgment, recognizing that life involves calculated risks, and remembering that those who truly care will understand and respect your boundaries.

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I do not go in big crowds especially since Covid and the RSV and another virus is floating around.. winter spring and fall I watch .. summer is my Free time but I am still careful of my surroundings..I wear a mask all year round just to be safe I do not wear outdoors only when I go to store..I do not go anywhere else sad to say I feel it is the right thing for me to protect myself...I am at peace....with wearing a mask ...used to be sick all the time before i started wearing my mask now not sick

January 18, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes it's not so bad once you accept that you can't be around people who are sick wearing a mask is wise cause we do not know who's sick and who's not...

January 21, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thanks for sharing that Deb. I still haven't decided what's the best for me. I never had Covid, and pretty much up to date on those shots, but still waiting until next week for the flu and pneumonia vaccines, Big get together this weekend...should I go or stay home? I guess I have to determine what's important and what the odds are.

January 18, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I have added vitamins and supplements which has prevented any illness in the past few years. Normally I would have the flu or cold once a year but I noticed this does not occur since I began taking vitamins and supplements.

July 16, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I am.. I attend outdoor or open air type of activities but I wear a mask. People just don’t think about others with health issues. I have worked too hard to stay healthy to let someone with a cold ect make my life more difficult. Those closest to you will understand. You will be surprised how creative you can become when you put some thought in to it.

January 18, 2024

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