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By Bob Barton – Patient This is a continuation of my previous two articles that are chronicles of my fight with CLL. In continuing the series, I hope to shed light
By Valerie Vickers – Patient Life in Limbo Lethargy finds expression in a yawn No words or symbols–this heaviness swallows all that is colorful The world in light and dark before
By Brian Koffman, MD and Chris Fegan, MB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath Listen To Audio: Dr. Fegan and I met at a CLL-AN (CLL Advocacy Network) Horizon Forum in Belgrade, Serbia
I was diagnosed with CLL in July 2013. I had a blood test for a sore throat. The lymphocyte count was only 5 – borderline – but it was a shock. My wife and I met with the oncologist who told us we were on “watch and wait”, with blood tests every six months. I had no lymph nodes and my hemoglobin and platelets were fine. But like most patients we weren’t entirely comfortable with watch and wait.
Mark, a fellow CLL patient shares how he manages watch and wait and what works for him. His story is meant as an example and not a recommendation of any particular diet or supplements. Always check with your physician before changing your diet or starting on any supplements.
The concept of just watching and waiting until ‘the enemy was ready to slay me’, then ‘go to war’, seemed a little antiquated.
Many patients wish to control their CLL naturally without the use of medications. Some are trying to see if tea made from cordyceps mushroom helps.
Join CLL Society and Dr. William Werbel for an in-depth discussion on managing infection risks. We’ll explore respiratory and other significant infections, review essential infection control measures including reactivation of prior infections, discuss treatment options, vaccinations, and outline special precautions that are necessary to help protect those who are immunocompromised.
An informative webinar covering the immune system and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Drs. Soumerai and Chang will explain the complexities of CLL
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