In an article by WebMD, CLL Society Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Koffman speaks about anxiety and depression that can accompany a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The article, Managing Anxiety and Depression Alongside CLL, normalizes the difficult emotions that can arise from receiving a cancer diagnosis and explains how and when to consider seeking out help from your healthcare team. As Dr. Koffman shares in the article, if you are experiencing anxiety or depression in association with your CLL, you are not alone as many fellow patients go through this too. Asking for help is a positive next step to address your well-being.
CLL Society encourages you to seek professional medical help if you feel you could benefit from medications or talk therapy. You are not alone, and CLL Society has support groups for individuals living with CLL and care partners as well as an Emotional and Spiritual Advocate Program to provide additional support in managing the emotional challenges that can come with living with CLL.
