Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Why am I waiting for treatment when cancer symptoms are so severe?

I just been diagnosed in sept, I am sleeping 12 -14 straight, and still don't want out of the bed, I force myself out. I have drenching night sweats. My skin is not stop itching and and feels like it covered in jalpenos, so I do have alot of symptoms, I dont understand why the wait when your having those symptoms

How long have you had your cancer diagnosis?

How long have you had it ?

What side effects should I expect when starting cancer treatment?

When you start Treatments what are the side effects ?

When do blood test results indicate it's time to start cancer treatment?

At what stage does you blood work have to get before you start treatment ?

How do I cope with dreading cancer treatment side effects?

I just dread having to start treatments.. so many side effects..

Should I get a flu shot with CLL leukemia?

I have CLL... Should I get the flu shot this year...

What helps with severe fatigue when you feel too tired to function?

Has anyone found anything that really makes a noticeable difference in the fatigue. All my health issues cause fatigue. I just feel like crap in general all the time and I'm too tired to do anything about it! I used to take Adderall and it seemed like i felt better then. I may talk to the dr about getting back on it. Maybe that would help. It's not much of a life when you don't feel like getting out of the bed, ever!

How do you cope with severe fatigue from multiple chronic illnesses?

I have lupus, fibromyalgia, gastroparesis, and degenerative joint disease as well as the CLL. The fatigue is extremely bad. Everything I have causes fatigue. I know that my immune system is very much compromised, and anything could happen. I also have a lot of depression. None of my illnesses can be cured, and that in itself is very depressing. I always manage to snap out of it pretty quickly though. I am one of those "never give up" people, and I know that God has always had my back. I know He always will have! I will be praying for all of you. If you are a praying person, please keep me in your prayers.

How fast can cancer progress from watch and wait to needing treatment?

I was only diagnosed last year. Was wait and watch. Now I have had to start treatment in less than a year. Progressed fast. Treatment antibody infusions Gozyva for seven months and Chemo pills Venetoclax for one year. I wasn't expecting to need treatment so soon. Going well though it takes a tremendous amount of time to deal with.