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Emotional Impact of Living with Cancer

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a challenging and emotional experience that can trigger a range of emotions including sadness, anxiousness, worry, anger, disbelief, denial, and confusion.

Active Surveillance

When the cancer is not causing significant health problems or bothersome symptoms and treatment is not yet needed

 Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma 

Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) is a slow-growing, chronic blood cancer involving an abnormal
overgrowth of white blood cells called B-lymphocytes.

 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura 

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare but serious complication that happens in an estimated 1-5% of those living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

Cancer-related Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by those living with CLL and SLL, and it is also commonly overlooked,underreported, and undertreated.

Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slow-growing blood cancer involving the abnormal overgrowth of
a type of white blood cell called B-lymphocytes.

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Tumor lysis syndrome is a rare condition that can happen due to the rapid death of cancer cells. When the cancer cells are killed, the debris from inside the cells enters the bloodstream.

Life is Good!

Cathy Jensen writes about her lifelong friend Mitzi and how life should be celebrated!

CLL Symptoms

CLL Symptoms In science and medicine, information is constantly changing and may become out-of-date as new data emerge. All articles and interviews are informational only, should never be considered medical advice,

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