Earlier this year (March) I was diagnosed with CLL the day before my 43rd birthday. Happy Birthday to me!! Needless to say I was devistated. I've always been in excellent heath, except for the past few years.
I immediatley got online and starting reading everything I could on Luekemia. WOW, a whole new world. The first thing I did was got a second opinion. (same outcome) Then I had to make a choice on a doctor in my area. I chose.."The James". Ohio State University. (The Arthur B. James Cancer Center) So far I've been pleased. According to my team of doctors I''m in the early stage, aka "the watch & wait".
I dont know what to do... I'm still in shock. I find myself looking in the mirror saying to myself outloud.... YOU'VE GOT CANCER! Its like this is happening to someone else.. it cant be me. Then I remember it is me!!
The doctors tell me that I will have to have chemo at some point, they just dont know when. Right now I got every 3 months for blood work. In the meantime the watch & wait is killing me. I have decided to get my body, mind, and spirit ready.
I need help.. I hear a lot about vitamins, diets and building my immune system..
I would love to hear from others with this illness...any thoughts , ideas, or suggestions??
CeCe