My husband was diagnosed in September 2007 through the fact that a scan showed an enlarged spleen. He was not feeling ill at all and we were enjoying life. Now he has no hair-is tired and pale. He goes every day for a shot to keep up his white blood cells and now his red blood cell count is down to 10.2. The bone marrow test shows cells as well as several lymph nodes. He has an artificial aortic value and takes comadin now for 7 years. He has had 3 chemo treatments and will have test after Christmas to see if the treatments have helped. His spirits are high, at least on the surface and we are hoping for years. Will he forever have to have chemo treatments?