CLL and the Emotional Impact of Watchful Waiting
February 4, 2022
The concept of just watching and waiting until ‘the enemy was ready to slay me’, then ‘go to war’, seemed a little antiquated.
The concept of just watching and waiting until ‘the enemy was ready to slay me’, then ‘go to war’, seemed a little antiquated.
Dr. Ratner offers his memories through the lens of a physician with CLL who specializes in the care of older adults and as a Support Group facilitator.
When diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), doctors should pause and help patients understand the watch and wait period.
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.
Nurse Practitioner Josie Montegaard will present on the basics of CLL, including its biology, the distinction between CLL and SLL, its classification as a chronic disease, symptoms and how it presents, diagnosis and testing, as well as potential causes, including genetic and environmental factors.
An informative webinar covering the immune system and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Drs. Soumerai and Chang will explain the complexities of CLL
Now that most healthcare settings have lifted mask requirements, we must be active in asking for the protections we need and are entitled to.
A one page summary of what you need to know about the 3 most important tests that need to be done to guide your CLL treatment.
The beginning of a new calendar year is not a good reason to make radical changes, but it may mark a timely moment to reflect on what’s gone well and what could be better going forward.
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