Stories and Testimonials Archives

February 1, 2023

Traveling to Africa, Asia, Amsterdam, or Acadia National Park in Maine: Lessons Learned While on the Road With CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)

Eager to do revenge travel? In a post-COVID pandemic world, we all feel the urge to travel. However, no matter where or when you’re traveling, reducing the risks to our weakened immune system is crucial. For anyone with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), either in watch

November 15, 2022

Support Group? Nah, Not for Me

I had always thought that a cancer support group was probably useful for some, but definitely not for me. Since my diagnoses of CLL/SLL about 11 years ago, my sole interest has been in getting information, current trends in treatment, potential new drugs, clinical trials, and trial results.

November 3, 2022

How Wanda Zimmer Found Her Lifesaving ‘Perfect Stranger’ With the Help of CLL Society

When Wanda’s CLL turned into an aggressive form requiring her to need a stem cell transplant, it was CLL Society that taught her about a transplant physician at Stanford Hospital that would be right for her.

October 26, 2022

Self-Care through The Power of Distraction

In 2020, Craig Colley was looking forward to a less demanding professional schedule. He and wife Karyn relocated to Mammoth, CA for the summer to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. Biking, hiking, and paddleboarding were daily priorities.

September 20, 2022

I Was Born for This: My Year on Obinutuzumab and Venetoclax

Whenever life throws a challenge my way, I tell myself, “I was born for this.” I reminded myself of this while I went through a year of cancer treatment. It may seem like a strange thing to say to yourself, saying you’re born to face adversity, but that’s the

September 13, 2022

Stephen Feldman – Here Comes the Sun Cover

Stephen Feldman, a fellow chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) thriver since his diagnosis in 2014, has been playing the guitar since he was a kid. For him, singing and playing music have always provided a soothing and healing experience. Although his consistency with playing has waxed and waned over the

August 26, 2022

Elisabeth Wright Shares Her Journey with CLL

Eight years ago this month, I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). My world turned upside down. I knew nothing about CLL but had to get smart on the subject. And I did this with the help of good doctors and organizations such as the CLL Society.

August 3, 2022

Harness the Mind

The purpose of this article is to share how to maintain a positive attitude through a cancer journey. Understand, this is one patient’s perspective. Having been an athlete my whole life, I realize the power of the mind. While I’m not able to change what’s happening to me inside

June 9, 2022

My Journey: COVID-19, Evusheld, Paxlovid, and CLL

My Journey: COVID-19, EVUSHELD, PAXLOVID and CLL

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Stories and Testimonials

Traveling to Africa, Asia, Amsterdam, or Acadia National Park in Maine: Lessons Learned While on the Road With CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)

Support Group? Nah, Not for Me

How Wanda Zimmer Found Her Lifesaving ‘Perfect Stranger’ With the Help of CLL Society

Self-Care through The Power of Distraction

I Was Born for This: My Year on Obinutuzumab and Venetoclax

Stephen Feldman – Here Comes the Sun Cover

Elisabeth Wright Shares Her Journey with CLL

Harness the Mind

My Journey: COVID-19, Evusheld, Paxlovid, and CLL

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