Well, I already told my real family, but I consider this invaluable site my family as well. I've mentioned before I have Chronic Leukemia ("CLL"). Diagnosed 8+ years ago, and have not needed treatment. Doctor just monitors my blood counts, which have been stable for years.
Back in 2013 I also got a second cancer, Prostate, and had surgery. Recovery from this was excellent with no true residuals, and more importantly no recurrence.
Two months ago my white blood count (WBC)went DOWN from 24,000 to 18,000. You don't want a WBC of 18,000 (normal is no higher than 11,000), but if you already have CLL that's actually a pretty good number. I just got back from my annual physical, and the WBC was down again, to 13,000. WBC counts can fluctuate, but for now I'll just bask in the joy of "low" WBC.
I can't help but wonder if my physical conditioning (I'm a slow triathlete) helps this, but regardless I am on cloud 9 right now!
Back in 2013 I also got a second cancer, Prostate, and had surgery. Recovery from this was excellent with no true residuals, and more importantly no recurrence.
Two months ago my white blood count (WBC)went DOWN from 24,000 to 18,000. You don't want a WBC of 18,000 (normal is no higher than 11,000), but if you already have CLL that's actually a pretty good number. I just got back from my annual physical, and the WBC was down again, to 13,000. WBC counts can fluctuate, but for now I'll just bask in the joy of "low" WBC.
I can't help but wonder if my physical conditioning (I'm a slow triathlete) helps this, but regardless I am on cloud 9 right now!
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