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From their press release:- A new model for genetic testing in cancer patients. 21 May 2013 A research programme that will lay the foundations for anyone...

Good news from The Royal Marsden

From their press release:- A new model for genetic testing in cancer patients...

Kwenda

•11 years ago

This paper reviews the preclinical and clinical data for ibrutinib when used in the treatment of CLL. Recent studies showing the benefit of combination therapy...

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Ibrutinib: an evidence-based review of its potential in the treatment of advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia...

This paper reviews the preclinical and clinical data for ibrutinib when used in ...

Top Poster CURE Hero•11 years ago

I am looking for one or more Anndroid mobile users who would review/recommend CLL/medical-related apps for inclusion on the page at...

Call to Android mobile users...

I am looking for one or more Anndroid mobile users who would review/recommend CL...

gotCLL

•11 years ago

"Almost a million people in England help care for a friend or family member with cancer. But they’re not getting the support they need. Help us change this....

Macmillan, Challenge The Caring Crisis

"Almost a million people in England help care for a friend or family member with...

HAIRBEAR_UK

Founder Admin•11 years ago

Interesting recent New York Times article on what some NY hospitals are doing to improve staff handwashing compliance:...

With Money at Risk, Hospitals Push Staff to Wash Hands

Interesting recent New York Times article on what some NY hospitals are doing to...

Administrator•11 years ago

Four weeks ago I had a tooth out, and was given the antibiotic Amoxi Clav, (because of my CLL). To my great surprise, by the end of the five day course, the...

Do antibiotics help joint pains?

Four weeks ago I had a tooth out, and was given the antibiotic Amoxi Clav, (beca...

PaulaS

Volunteer•11 years ago

I am interested to know what tests people get when they have checkups after FCR treatment? So, for my first checkup, three months after treatment i had CT...

Post treatment check ups

I am interested to know what tests people get when they have checkups after FCR ...

Oleboyredw-uk

•11 years ago

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Watchout France the invasion is coming

Hi All When I started fundraising in December last year it seemed along way off but now training is nearly complete and I leave for London next Wednesday the...

Hi All When I started fundraising in December last year it seemed along way of...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I am due a CT scan shortly after 6 rounds of FCR. My response was good and blood is ok.

Considering a CT scan is equivalent to 400 X Rays would it make more sense to leave it for further down the line?

Considering a CT scan is equivalent to 400 X Rays would it make more sense to le...

keepfit123

•11 years ago

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Tips for getting through treatment from Patients Against Lymphoma

Karl Schwartz, the president of Patients Against Lymphoma has just drawn attention to this helpful section on the PAL website Lymphomation.org for those...

Karl Schwartz, the president of Patients Against Lymphoma has just drawn attenti...

Administrator•11 years ago

CLL/SLL found during prostate cancer surgery at Jan 2009 Now facing therapy because increased lymph size and WBC 17300 and decrease of HGB 11.3...

Any experience with Chinese or Alternative therapy (Green tea EGCG) for CLL/SLL results

CLL/SLL found during prostate cancer surgery at Jan 2009 Now facing therapy b...

jacobbarnea

•11 years ago

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anyone had a bonemarrow transplant ,followed by graft-versus-host disease and complications?what support have you got?any online support?

jenrus

•11 years ago

Friends I just posted my review of some pretty promising data on ABT-199 in difficult to treat patients with F refractory or del 17p disease. See:...

ASCO 2013: ABT-199 in relapsed and refractory disease

Friends I just posted my review of some pretty promising data on ABT-199 in d...

bkoffman

CLL CURE Hero•11 years ago

I'm posting information about this trial because it has many U.K. locations and a number in France and Italy. quote This is a Phase 3, Randomized,...

Idelalisib Phase III Clinical Trial for previously treated CLL

I'm posting information about this trial because it has many U.K. locations and ...

Top Poster CURE Hero•11 years ago

The busy travel season is beginning soon, in the Northern Hemisphere, worth reviewing the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Immunocompromised Travelers

The busy travel season is beginning soon, in the Northern Hemisphere, worth revi...

Top Poster CURE Hero•11 years ago

If you are prepared to consider joining a trial to research hopefully improved treatment options for CLL patients, Dr Sharman has just provided a clear...

Dr Sharman explains how to find open trials using clinicaltrials.gov

If you are prepared to consider joining a trial to research hopefully improved t...

Administrator•11 years ago

I just posted my last video interview from ASH 2012 on my blog: http://bkoffman.blogspot.com About time, with ASCO around the corner and the work Andrew...

ASH 2012: Dr. David Steensma on MDS and CLL

I just posted my last video interview from ASH 2012 on my blog: http://bkoffman....

bkoffman

CLL CURE Hero•11 years ago

Autoimmune phenomena may complicate the clinical course of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Autoimmune cytopenias (AC) are much more common than other non...

Overview of Autoimmune Cytopenias in CLL

Autoimmune phenomena may complicate the clinical course of chronic lymphocytic l...

My platelet counts have been dropping. Recently 118. My dr says 100 is the number that indicates treatment. He anticipates late summer or early fall. The...

Top Poster CURE Hero•11 years ago

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Do I trust that my onc will choose the best treatment for me, ask for a list of alternatives to research, or resist treatment altogether?

My platelet counts have been dropping. Recently 118. My dr says 100 is the numbe...

Ragsgolf

•11 years ago

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CLL Support Association Newsletter.

The Spring 2013 edition of the CLL Support Association Newsletter is now available on the following link:...

The Spring 2013 edition of the CLL Support Association Newsletter is now availab...

HAIRBEAR_UK

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Web-based training & upgrading...

gotCLL.com is currently being upgraded with new content and updated links. Among the additions is a link to a resource for those who wish to learn more about...

gotCLL.com is currently being upgraded with new content and updated links. Among...

gotCLL

•11 years ago

Following my last post when my blood results in February were still good, I unfortunately developed a chest infection with persistent cough that turned into...

Bad News (Secondary Cancer)

Following my last post when my blood results in February were still good, I unfo...

arthur123

•11 years ago

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Dr Sharman begins blogging on relevant ASCO papers

Dr Sharman blogged last Wednesday: "ASCO abstracts are out. It feels like Christmas Morning and I am 5 years old...". Below are links to two of his...

Dr Sharman blogged last Wednesday: "ASCO abstracts are out. It feels like Chris...

Administrator•11 years ago

This is fairly easy to read paper, that gives a 'snap shot' of current CLL treatment and provides a review of new treatments currently in clinical trials....

Novel agents for chronic lymphocytic leukemia

This is fairly easy to read paper, that gives a 'snap shot' of current CLL treat...

Top Poster CURE Hero•11 years ago

SOUTHAMPTON MEETING We are fortunate to have Dr Andrew Duncombe MA, MB BS, DM (Oxon), FRCP, FRCPath, a consultant with a special...

Southampton CLL patient meeting

SOUTHAMPTON MEETING We are fortunate to have Dr An...

HAIRBEAR_UK

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Genentech has announced an Expanded Access Program (EAP) for Obinutuzumab (GA101)

Update...Dr. Sharman has a post on this monoclonal... http://www.cll-nhl.com/2013/05/ga-101-aka-obinituzumab-in-cll.html ...................................

Update...Dr. Sharman has a post on this monoclonal... http://www.cll-nhl.com/20...

Top Poster CURE Hero•11 years ago