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January 17, 2022

How important is it to have another doctor, perhaps from a larger cancer facility, review my test, the oncologist’s notes, staging, etc., and give a second opinion?

Ask the Doctor Question: I am 73 years old and was recently diagnosed with CLL. I live in Twin Falls, Idaho. Other than cancer, I am in good health. I see an oncologist-hematologist in nine-days. After reviewing my tests and consulting with the oncologist, my general practice doctor believes

January 17, 2022

Ask the Expert: I Feel Like I’m Not Being Taken Seriously by Some of the Specialists Because of My Age.

Question: I live in a small town in Arizona and am struggling to find out information regarding what to expect going forward. I am 39 years old and recently diagnosed with CLL. I have two children and am trying to figure out what all needs to be done testing-wise.

January 17, 2022

Ask the Expert: Do You Know of a Genetic Link Regarding CLL?

Question: Several weeks ago, I was diagnosed with CLL. Today, my oncologist, told me I am in Stage 1. Ironically, my sister was diagnosed with CLL about two-years ago. She is 81 and I am 73. She has started treatment. We were raised in Martinez, California – Shell Oil

January 17, 2022

Ask the Doctor: Question about breathing difficulties and pneumonia.

Question: I was diagnosed with CLL in March of 2021, and also am unmutated. (There are a couple of other markers, but I don’t have papers in front of me.) I have Splenomegaly as well. I have fatigue, night sweats, chills, and shortness of breath. I have well-controlled asthma.

January 17, 2022

Ask the Expert: Is Anyone Recommending Immediate Medication as Opposed to the Watch & Wait Every Three-Six Month Approach?

Question: I am getting ready to make a donation and join CLL Society. I was diagnosed last week with CLL by Integris Cancer Center at Stage 0. Is anyone recommending immediate medication as opposed to wait & watch every three-months approach? Answer: We are sorry to hear about your diagnosis

January 17, 2022

Can I do anything that I am not doing to help the progression?

Ask the Doctor Question: I am a 70-year-old female, diagnosed with CLL / SLL in 01/2021. It was found during my yearly health check-up. I am considered Stage 0 with no symptoms except maybe a little fatigue, but not bad. I have read a lot on CLL society which is mind boggling. As

January 17, 2022

Should I continue taking Vitamin C?

Ask the Doctor Question: In the early Stages of the COVID epidemic, my doctor suggested I supplement my diet with Vitamin C, along with masking, social distancing, etc. Recently, in some of the CLL groups, I have been seeing that Vitamin C can make CLL worse. However, I see

January 17, 2022

Okay to change brands of IVIG?

Ask the Doctor Question: I have been receiving IVIG replacement (usually four times a year) when my levels have dropped below 400 for over a decade. Though, depending on the medical facility or the physician, this seems to be all over the place. (That is a horror story in

January 17, 2022

My mother’s CLL has now relapsed after receiving chemo in 2019. Is Imbruvica the only solution to this or there is any other option?

Ask the Doctor Question: My mother’s CLL has now relapsed after receiving chemo in 2019. Is Imbruvica the only solution to this or there is any other option? Answer: There are many treatment options now for CLL and in fact, too many to list in one communication. We would suggest

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