How does your GP react to your concern... - CLL America Support

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How does your GP react to your concerns about issues that could be CLL-related? Tick any boxes that may apply & feel free to add further

tclementi•8 years ago•10 Voters

Please select all that apply:

I feel I am sufficiently knowledgeable about my own CLL condition I feel I am not very knowledgeable about my CLL conditionI feel it necessary to remind my GP that I have CLL whenever I see themWhen I present with an issue, my GP is often dismissive of CLL being possibly connectedMy GP is aware of my CLL and considers the possibility that a current issue may be related My GP doesn't believe I may be well informed about my CLL and isn't receptive to my opinionMy GP believes I may be well informed about my CLL and is receptive to my opinion Other (i'll leave a comment explaining)

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8 years ago

My GP had never had a patient with CLL before and didn't know what to make of my elevated lymphocyte count. I now feel that I know considerably more about CLL than my GP does.

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