Re: Newly Diagnosed, Scared but Hopeful

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Fortunately, CLL can be managed. I was diagnosed in May 2010 with stage IV CLL

at age 48. I had an enlarged spleen and experienced problems with my eyes and

ears. All of my issues have gone away after 8 chemo treatments and I feel better

than I have in years. We will always have the battle but we can live with CLL.

I didn't read much about CLL until after my treatments. I'm glad that I did. It

kept me focused, hopeful, and in good spirits. I put my faith in my doctor and

higher powers. Some of the information out there is scary but we are all

different.

Stay focused, enjoy your family, and make the best use of your time. Keep

informed but don't worry about everything. By the way - I felt good enough to

play golf today after a lengthy break and shot 78. I also ran around the park

with my 2.5 year old daughter. Not bad for a stage IV diagnosis...

Best wishes to you and your family,

Tom

On Mar 20, 2011, at 6:47 AM, " bregerlaw " wrote:

> To all:

>

> I was diagnosed just last Monday after a white count of

> 24,000 appeared on a routine blood test. To say I was

> shocked is an understatement.

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