December 17, 2019

Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the CLL Society. Donate now!

This year, someone you know or someone you do not know will need the critical support that the CLL Society provides. THANK YOU!

New this week!

Dr. Koffman continues his countdown of the top 10 ASCO abstracts related to CLL. Here are numbers 6 and 5.

The combination of acalabrutinib and obinituzumab proved to be well tolerated and very effective in all stages of CLL. Watch Dr. Koffman’s review of this research here.

CAR-T therapy has significant side effects and risks, but it knocks back the CLL in most patients. Here is Dr. Koffman’s video review of this important ASCO abstract on CAR-T. We will be updating this using the data set from ASH early in 2020.

The CLL Society Tribune has been Released!

Our Fourth 2019 issue of The CLL Society Tribune has just been released! This quarter’s issue brings you the latest news, answers to your questions from our Medical Advisory Board, research, stories, and creative efforts shared by patients and caregivers.

Among other things, don’t miss Patty Koffman’s famous Cajun Gingerbread recipe just in time for the holidays, Dr. Pleyer on vaccinations in CLL, Dr. Koffman’s 4 psychological tips, Dr. LeClair on normal lab values, Brian Maxson and Cathy Jensen sharing life lessons, and so much more.

Remember CLL Society when you holiday shop!

Don’t forget you can support CLL Society at no cost to you! How? Simply type smile.amazon.com into your browser and select “CLL Society” as your charity. Shop like you normally do, and Amazon will automatically donate a portion of the purchase price to CLL Society.

These small amounts add up, and we are so grateful for every dollar, which will help us provide important education and services to the CLL patient community.

Of course, you can always make a direct donation as well.

For those already donating through Amazon Smile, THANK YOU!

The 1st 2020 post ASH Patient Educational Forum at City Of Hope on Jan. 11

We are excited to be returning to City of Hope on the morning of January 11 for our 5th Annual Post ASH Patient and Caregiver Education Forum featuring the latest news from ASH presented by, among others, CLL superstars, Drs. Rosen and Danilov. View more information and register here for this free CLL-specific educational forum.

Test Before Treat™

Test Before Treat™ CLL Experts, Doctors Mato, Stilgenbauer, Furman, Jain, and Davids endorse Test Before Treat™. Find out what you need to know before every treatment.

Download the Test Before Treat™ one-pager to discuss with your doctor. Pick up one of our free, informative, bright red Test Before Treat™ bracelets at any one of our 2020 Patient Educational Forums.

As part of our campaign for Test Before Treat™ to make all patients aware of the importance of testing before treatment, we are looking for your statement on how your testing before treatment, or sadly, the lack thereof, influenced your CLL management. Please drop us one or two lines at support@cllsociety.org.

Patients and Caregivers Needed for Surveys

Pillar Patient Advocates has a paid ($150) opportunity for 24 patients of varying stages of CLL, who have been diagnosed within the past three years. Find out more here.

Focus Pointe Global is currently recruiting CLL patients for an upcoming medical conditions study. Compensation potential of $1000+. Find out more here.

Our CLL Experts Will See You Online!

Would you like a second look at your CLL? A generous grant funds our Expert Access Program, allowing you to see a world-renowned CLL physician- at no cost- for a second opinion, using our easy online platform. This program is open to all U.S. patients with a CLL diagnosis, and you are welcome to apply here. If you have used the program before, you may reapply if you need new clinical advice.

CLL Society Support Group Meetings Coming Up!