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January 24
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There are two choices we have to make to help our health. There is treatment and there is medication. Treatment may involve chemicals that attack everything inside a person's body to kill those bad cells. This may result in some strange ill affects? This can stop those bad cells until they come back after many years? Medication attacks those bad cells and not healthy organs or cells. The medication may have strange ill affects? The medication can work for many years until the bad cells mutate and the medication does not affect those bad cells. I think you should research both methods to decided which method you want to use? I decided on medication since I considered it being more effective with less chances of ill affects.

January 24
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How can you delay or postpone the need for leukemia treatment?

For some chronic forms of leukemia, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), your doctor may recommend a "watch-and-wait" approach if treatment isn't immediately necessary. During this time, you'll be closely Show Full Answer

How can you delay or postpone the need for leukemia treatment?

For some chronic forms of leukemia, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), your doctor may recommend a "watch-and-wait" approach if treatment isn't immediately necessary. During this time, you'll be closely monitored with regular appointments and blood tests, which can last for years until signs indicate the cancer is growing more rapidly.

Beyond watchful waiting, making lifestyle changes can help improve your overall health and potentially extend the time before treatment becomes necessary:

- Maintain good nutrition
- Exercise regularly
- Quit smoking if you currently smoke

These changes can improve your energy and mood, and may even increase your treatment options when the time comes. However, it's important to note that acute forms of leukemia typically progress too quickly to safely delay treatment.

The decision about when to start treatment should always be made in consultation with your healthcare team, who can monitor your specific situation and advise you on the best timing for your individual case.

January 24

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