Advice for newly diagnosed CLL patient please,

[Sipis1k1]

I am new here , a reasonably fit 76year old woman went for a blood test and found to be diagnosed with CLL , . I would like to know how I Can help myself, if that is possible or is it a waiting period. Please help.

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

Hi Sipis1k1,-

On this page just to the right (on computer screens, but scroll way below on tablets or mobile devices) is a box labeled " Pinned Posts

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The bolded links are recommended first, then look for the box labeled "Related Posts" for many more useful comments from newly diagnosed.

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Len

[GMa27]

Welcome....it is shocking in the beginning but hopefully you will be on Watch & Wait many years and not need treatment for a long time. Do u live in the USA? 💕

[cajunjeff]

Welcome Sipis, here is a post I did with some hopefully helpful information for newly diagnosed people:

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[SofiaDeo]

Welcome, please do read the Pinned Posts first, and please note the section on "locking your posts". It keeps the discussions private to this HealthUnlocked site.

[Annvaughan]

You are doing the right thing by seeking out to educate yourself about CLL. There are so many new treatments for CLL that educating yourself will be very important. I suggest going to the CLL Society Website as a starting point. This forum is also excellent- with many useful and informative links. My advice is to take a deep breath, educate yourself, and find a doctor who is an expert with CLL.