Leukemia
Questions + Answers
Has Anyone Experienced Extreme Fatigue Before Getting Treatment For CLL?
Has Anyone Experienced Extreme Fatigue Before Getting Treatment For CLL?
I am in watch and wait mode for CLL after being diagnosed a couple of years ago. Pain and fatigue are what originally sent me to the doctor before diagnosis. Has anyone else experienced worsening pain and extreme fatigue before treatment?
Is There Anyone Who Was Diagnosed With CLL While In Their 40’s?
Is There Anyone Who Was Diagnosed With CLL While In Their 40’s?
I was diagnosed with CLL at the age of 41. My hematologist says 1 in 6 million have CLL at my age. I’ve not met another in my age group with CLL and just curious.
Acid Reflux
Acid Reflux
Anyone experience acid reflux while taking leukemia meds? Dr said I cannot take any of the meds available to treat it because they decrease the acid needed to absorb the leukemia drug. anyone have any treatment that helps?
So I Have CLL My Doctor Says We Should Watch And Wait My WBC Is At 19 At What Point Should I Be Having Some Kind Of Treatment
So I Have CLL My Doctor Says We Should Watch And Wait My WBC Is At 19 At What Point Should I Be Having Some Kind Of Treatment
My CLL is in my marrow just wondering should I get a second opinion
Thanks
Victor
Sprycel
Sprycel
I would like to know if anyone with CML has had trouble with their eyes. I am on sprycel. Before I was n gleevac.
Breathing
Breathing
Does anyone have difficulty with shortness of breath
Bosulif
Bosulif
Is this a Chemo drug and can i lose my hair from this?
WBC
WBC
I was diagnosed with CLL several years ago. I have regular appointments with my oncologist. I have been in the "wait and see" stage since diagnosis. My most recent visit, which was after a year, my WBC went from 23.4 to 56.6. My Absolute Lymphocyte Count was 44.75 K/uL. My oncologist mentioned maybe starting treatment but was not definite. My next appointment will be in 3 months. My question is how high does the WBC get before aggressive treatment is started.
I wanted to wait as long as possible for Treatment since I feel fine. He started talking about treatment when I hit 76,000 and within 6 months it rose… read more
I Don't Understand What The Numbers Mean
I Don't Understand What The Numbers Mean
Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join this group! I was diagnosed with CLL one year ago after my PCP noticed that my while cell count was a little high after being treated for a bad infection in my finger. She watched my bw for 3 months before sending me to a Hematologist, who gave me the diagnosis. This doctor told me that I don't need any treatment and I see her every 3 months for bw and a physical exam, checking my lymph nodes. My white cell count has gone… read more
