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I've just finished watching a very topical episode of Mythbusters for those of us with a challenged immune system. And isn't that all of us to some degree?...

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Paper Towel or Air Dryer - Which is the Best for Hand Drying?

I've just finished watching a very topical episode of Mythbusters for those of u...

By understanding how CLL impacts our bodies and taking the necessary precautions, we can greatly improve our chances of maintaining or even improving our...

Administrator•11 years ago

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CLL - a Cancer of the Immune System

By understanding how CLL impacts our bodies and taking the necessary precautions...

Due to start treatment in October ,but not sure what to expect. Having feelings of things not being under my control is this normal?

Administrator•11 years ago

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Hi, recently diagnosed with CLL which was a total shock. Trying to get my head a round the problem. Any advise on how to cope

Due to start treatment in October ,but not sure what to expect. Having feelings ...

Beano09

•11 years ago

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Please hold still: Veebot's robot system can find a vein and place a needle at least as well as a human can

'You probably know the routine for drawing blood. A medical technician briefly wraps your arm in a tourniquet and looks your veins over, sometimes tapping...

'You probably know the routine for drawing blood. A medical technician briefly w...

When do we get one? http://www.gizmag.com/biosensor-lactate-tattoo/28466 Neil

Administrator•11 years ago

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Biosensor tattoo tells athletes when they're about to hit the wall.

While reading the current NCRN CLL clinical trials map I noticed an interesting addition in set up for CLL/SLL in supportive care alongside the many new...

Administrator•11 years ago

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Hi everybody Ill be 18 months clear after my chemo next July &want to go on holiday- has anyone been able to get worldwide travel insurance?

bobby48

•11 years ago

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I saw my doctor today with a very painful swollen large toe. He thinks it is gout. Is this linked to my CLL? Can anyone tell me?

Jinjo

•11 years ago

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Just diagnosed with CLL, How do I cope with this this devastating news? Have felt nauseous since Lost appetite. Very anxious. Help.

maureenmckeown

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have information about the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals' Herpes Zoster Subunit (HZ/su) Vaccine?

While reading the current NCRN CLL clinical trials map I noticed an interesting...

A new BTK inhibitor enters the fray in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma. ONO-4059 is currently being developed in a Phase I...

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Novel Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor, ONO-4059 enters UK CLL clinical trial

A new BTK inhibitor enters the fray in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia and Small ...

"At a pre-planned interim analysis, an independent data monitoring committee determined that the study met its primary endpoint showing that GA101 plus...

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Obinutuzumab (GA101) delayed disease progression longer than MabThera/Rituxan - Roche press release on CLL11 study

"At a pre-planned interim analysis, an independent data monitoring committee det...

Welcome everyone to the new site. It is pleasing to see so many of you have now found your way here, It will take a little time to become familiar with the new...

Administrator•11 years ago

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When using the search function try adding CLL or SLL or CLL/SLL ahead of your entry.

Welcome everyone to the new site. It is pleasing to see so many of you have now ...

Founder Admin•11 years ago

Your opportunity to explore the experiences of our community - Poll suggestions please!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," reports the Daily Mail, claiming that "skipping it increases your chances of a heart attack." 'The study was...

Administrator•11 years ago

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Heart disease risk 'higher in men who skip'

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," reports the Daily Mail, claimi...

Cllcanada

I was told at diagnosis that I was Trisomy 12 by FISH. Does that mean there was a certain percentage and that the remaining percentages

i.e.to total 100, are made up of 11q, 17p and normal?

keepfit123

•11 years ago

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New site

Nick, and all. I finally got to the new site. I'm not sure how. I was doing a search under g mail for those things marked CLL and this came up. I just posted...

Nick, and all. I finally got to the new site. I'm not sure how. I was doing a se...

MsLockYourPosts

Passed Volunteer•11 years ago

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Care For Your Skin This Summer - from the CLL Global Newsletter - July Issue

This July's CLL Global Newsletter includes a timely reminder for those of you at the bottom of the world (location is relative after all - see attached...

This July's CLL Global Newsletter includes a timely reminder for those of you at...

An unexpected significant increase in deaths in the lenalidomide arm of the trial lead the FDA to stop it. But I don't believe that is the whole story and this...

Administrator•11 years ago

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Halted Clinical Trial Comparing Revlimid and Chlorambucil in Patients > 65

An unexpected significant increase in deaths in the lenalidomide arm of the tria...

bkoffman

CLL CURE Hero•11 years ago

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Is this why we are so reluctant to exercise?

This week's New Scientist has a couple of interesting articles on exercise: Why we need to be motivated to exercise - even though it is good for us...

This week's New Scientist has a couple of interesting articles on exercise: Why...

Administrator•11 years ago

Live from hospital bed -->> my first cycle of Infused Bendamustine and Rituximab appears to have gone well with no side effects - except tiredness - at this...

July 2013 Trial with B + R -- Idelalisib (GS-1101) OR CAL 101 Study (III)

Live from hospital bed -->> my first cycle of Infused Bendamustine and Rituximab...

MartyR

•11 years ago

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Update July 2013 Trial with B + R -- Idelalisib (GS-1101) OR CAL 101 Study (III)

Hey, - its Monday morning here - three days after completing my first round of treatment. In general I feel reasonable - a bit tired and lethargic - but none...

Hey, - its Monday morning here - three days after completing my first round of t...

MartyR

•11 years ago

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Celgene is discontinuing Revlimid Phase III ORIGIN Trial

Celgene said that an imbalance was observed in the number of deaths in patients treated with Lenalidomide versus patients treated with Chlorambucil. This was...

Celgene said that an imbalance was observed in the number of deaths in patients ...

Drug trials, all you need to know and some you don't. Part three. I have added two more links. These reports are for false results from animal studies....

Administrator•11 years ago

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Drug trials, all you need to know and some you don't. Part three.

Drug trials, all you need to know and some you don't. Part three. I have adde...

Kwenda

•11 years ago

Please check out my blog: http://bkoffman.blogspot.com to view my ASCO 2013 interview of Dr. Wierda explaining the role of the new and old prognostic factors...

ASCO 2013: Dr. Wierda on Prognostic Markers

Please check out my blog: http://bkoffman.blogspot.com to view my ASCO 2013 inte...

bkoffman

CLL CURE Hero•11 years ago

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Stay Cool!

It is well and truly winter here, but I gather most of this community are experiencing more heat than is welcome! Seriously, you do not want to risk getting...

It is well and truly winter here, but I gather most of this community are experi...

Some interesting reading on clinical trials:- http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/14/opinion/sunday/do-clinical-trials-work.html?pagewanted=all And...

Administrator•11 years ago

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Drug trials, all you need to know and some you don't.

Some interesting reading on clinical trials:- http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/14...

Kwenda

•11 years ago

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