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Safe to return to work as a surgeon

Question I am a surgeon with CLL, last WBC 58,000, currently isolating at home. How will I know when it is... Details

Risk of COVID-19 outdoors for CLL Patients

Question When one is outdoors (say at an outdoor restaurant or bar), given outdoor air circulation, how important is social distancing?... Details

Ask the Doctor: Risk of COVID-19 with stable CLL

Question For those like me - I have lived with stable CLL and required no treatment for 8 years - can... Details

Ask the Doctor: Safe to visit family during pandemic

Question Is it safe for family to visit our home during the COVID-19 pandemic? What if they show no symptoms and... Details

Ask the Doctor: Risk of COVID 19 and CLL

Question I am a 63 year old male recently diagnosed CLL patient (01-14-20). I have no other health issues have only... Details

Ask the Doctor: Vaccine for COVID-19

Question Are the vaccines that are being tested for covid live or dead viruses. I know we CLL patients can only... Details

Ask the Doctor: When to go to the doctor with possible COVID symptoms

Question With my state being so very selective about who they will see and test, I am concerned that saying I... Details

Ask the Doctor: Bloodwork during the COVID-19 pandemic

Question I just recently commenced treatment with Acalabrutinib. With the threat of COVID-19, I am reluctant to meet my doctor for... Details

Ask the Doctor: When will there be effective treatments for COVID-19?

Question At this point in time, when does it look like we might have a reliable and effective treatment(s) for Covid-19?... Details