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My husband and i have finally got answers we needed as last Thursday and Friday we were badly let down by the medical professionals. Monday afternoon this week finally saw a cll specialist and was fully informed of what was going on he was severely anaemic and is currently on steroids as basically his white cells are attacking his red cells also has a large lymph node on his kidney also on folic acid aswell got a petscan in a weeks time and then will get to know what and when his treatment will start

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Takingchances

Glad you have some answers, keep us updated good luck to your husband

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Nikkij81 in reply to Takingchances

Thank you and I certainly will

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Poodle2

Happy to hear they are dealing with the issues now. Praying that he can start treatment and he starts feeling better soon. 🙏🏻

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Nikkij81

Thank you

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Hilo13

I feel your frustration believe me good luck will bethinking of you

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Nikkij81

Thank you

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Sanders9

So sorry you have had to battle to get to this point. I hope you get the answers you need and your husband gets the right treatment. Keep engaging positively with the health professionals in this waiting period as the wheel that squeaks loudest gets heard. Keep us updated. Here if you need to vent

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Nikkij81 in reply to Sanders9

It was so scary not knowing but we are a little calmer now and thank you

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Thursday45

At least you know what is going on now. Wishing your husband all the best.

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Nikkij81

Thank you

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spi3

So glad you now see a CLL Specialist and praying for a quick recovery for your husband and peace of mind to you both

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Nikkij81

Thank you

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