Follow up on haematologist appointment for sharp rise in lymphocytes.

[JackieSA]

Hello everybody hope you are all well, my visit to the haematologist today didn't go the way I was hoping, he says the sudden increase in my lymphocytes is caused by the CLL and not the cortisone, so I have to go back onto treatment, Bendamustine and Rituxan, it will take a couple of weeks to motivate for it on my medical aid and in the meantime to bring it back into check, they have put me onto 12 prednisone a day for a week plus leukeran. 4 cortisone a day was bad enough with its side effects, so I hate to think what 12 will do 😆 Anyway, I will stay positive and look forward to attaining remission again. Have a lovely weekend and thank you for all of your responses yesterday 😊

[Jm954 Administrator]

Jackie, sorry to hear that but your Dr seems to have everything in hand. All the best.

[Name-1]

I am so sorry...You must have hope.please.

Best wishes for you.

Olga

[Newdawn Administrator]

Oh I’m sorry to hear this Jackie. We were all hoping the cortisone was the culprit 🙁

I hope the new treatment kicks it into touch and that you don’t suffer any unwelcome side effects.

Keep us informed and best wishes,

Newdawn

[migirlusa]

Sorry you’re going through this. Best wishes.

Pam

[Fran57]

Thinking of you ; take care.

Fran 😉

[pkpayne]

So sorry to hear this Jackie. It doesn't sound like it's been very smooth for you lately. I know the anxiousness this must cause you. I'll be praying that it will get better. As JR says, Stay Strong!

Paula

[Sepsur]

I hope it all goes ok for you

[ladyprescott]

Hoping all goes well for you, Jackie. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. My best for a complete remission. Carole

[JackieSA]

Thank you for your responses, I will be fine again soon and hopefully back in remission. Take care ♥️