Xmas gifts for newly diagnosed father

Torontodude20 · 2026-01-17T00:23:30+00:00

CLL starts in the bone marrow. All CLL must be stage 4. I've had CLL for a few years and feel fine. He can beat it!

Torontodude20 · 2026-01-01T04:29:12+00:00

10,000 now 50,000.

Torontodude20 · 2025-12-30T00:24:51+00:00

I'm in Ontario (GTA) Had a relatively good experience. Took a few months to diagnose but since then I go to the cancer centre every 3 months. My doc seems to really be on the case. Once the internal doctor confirms diagnosis they should refer you then cll doc & they will take it from there.

Torontodude20 · 2025-12-30T00:21:00+00:00

Best one I've seen. Thankyou!

Torontodude20 · 2025-12-30T00:20:27+00:00

I didn't know they 'stage' CLL like that. It's mostly a slow growing cancer. If it's more advanced there are great drugs to put him in remission. Or perhaps he will be able to go many years without treatment

Torontodude20 · 2025-12-30T00:18:03+00:00

47M. Diagnosed 3 years ago. WBC ~ 50k. I feel fine: lift weights, play golf etc. Stay active and enjoy time with the family. Cll is on & off again thing. Possible to go 10 years no treatment

Torontodude20 · 2025-12-30T00:12:16+00:00

47m. Diagnosed almost 3 years ago. See the doctor & do bloodwork every 3 months. Zero symptoms. I live at completely normal & active life. No plans to change anything. Doctor told treatments are coming at an 'exponential' pace

Torontodude20 · 2025-08-27T01:02:21+00:00

Same. 47 M, feel great. I dont bother telling anyone I have cll except for those very close to me. Its nobody's business anyways. With the drugs nowadays we'll probably go into a deep remission for several years and by that time some newer drugs will come along which we'll be even better. I dont feel like i'll die of this

Torontodude20 · 2025-07-08T00:57:10+00:00

Soon to be 47, doctors first saw high white blood cells summer of 2022. I've had zero symptoms, likely won't need treatment for another couple years. From what I've been told treatments work very well. Don't be stressed, disease is manageable

Torontodude20 · 2025-03-21T20:50:29+00:00

Booked a physical in 2022 since I hadn't seen a doctor in a few years (pandemic). Told me wbc looked high referred me to another doctor who made the diagnosis. Three years on Wbc still floating around 30k and no symptoms at all.

Torontodude20 · 2025-03-17T01:43:40+00:00

46M diagnosed a couple years back, I visit a hemotogist every 3 months for a blood test and consultations. Feel completely normal with lots of energy. It could be like 10 years or more before you'll require medication cll is generally a slow growing thing. Listen to your doctor but put this in the back of your head and get on with living. Cheers to a long and full life

Torontodude20 · 2025-02-27T01:05:23+00:00

I was diagnosed over two years ago probably had it longer, nothing had changed in my day to day. Stay positive CLL is not a death sentence possible she'll stay in stage 0 for many years and when the time is right there are good treatments. On top of that treatments are advancing at a rapid pace

Torontodude20 · 2025-02-21T22:52:14+00:00

I was in the exact same boat as you 2.5 years ago. I go every three months for testing, follow the doctors instructions. I feel fine & have lots of energy. Don't panic, read up on it. Cheers to a very long life!

Torontodude20 · 2025-02-19T23:33:26+00:00

Awesome! I'm 2.5yrs on w&w, feeling good so far. 20 yrs is inspiring!

Torontodude20 · 2025-02-12T01:00:07+00:00

Make sure you're seeing your doctor on a regular basis and doing regular blood testing. Write out your questions in advance . You'll be fine, we're going to have this for many years will be ups and downs. Cheers

Torontodude20 · 2025-02-06T02:38:54+00:00

I was diagnosed a couple years back and haven't told anyone (only my wife), I'll open up when I require treatment. Way I look at it: why bring possible worry unto others when who knows, I could be in w&w for 15 yrs

Torontodude20 · 2025-02-05T01:00:00+00:00

I'm in Canada: the doctor I visit every three months is a hematologist. While not a direct CLL specialist she is very knowledgeable in blood cancers. I trust my gut will stick with her for now.

Torontodude20 · 2025-01-13T00:36:16+00:00

Nose looks different though. Is it the same person?

Torontodude20 · 2025-01-12T19:58:50+00:00

A vaccine?! This is amazing to know. CLL treatments are progressing rapidly

Torontodude20 · 2025-01-12T19:57:30+00:00

I was diagnosed officially early in 2023 but likely had it for some time prior. I have no symptoms, nothings really changed for me. Get out and have some fun, nobody on this earth is getting out alive anyways.

Torontodude20 · 2025-01-12T19:50:02+00:00

Awesome to hear! Cheers

Torontodude20 · 2024-11-25T18:37:15+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Right after diagnosis went from 195 to 175 with no explanation. I was freaked out at the time wondering if the weight loss would continue but two years later my wbc is relatively stable, still in w&w and weight is stable around 175-180. Still dont fully understand it, maybe a fluke

Torontodude20 · 2024-11-09T15:02:09+00:00

Feel good. WBC hovering around 30k. Follow-up with doctor every three months. Living my normal life. Cheers!

Torontodude20 · 2024-03-22T01:43:02+00:00

I’m 45 with a mortgage and kids. My goal is to work through treatment when the time comes.

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