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Has Anyone’s CLL/ Become “worse” And Not Responding To IVIG, Cancer Meds? We Are In The Process Of Obtaining New Diagnosis And Treatment,

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Glenshaw, PA
January 16, 2024
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Yeah I had a relapse a few years ago and was in hospital for over a week with pneumonia..it came on to me so fast

August 13, 2024
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If chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) worsens and does not respond to treatments like IVIG or cancer medications, doctors may recommend switching to different medications. Here are some options:

- Chemotherapy: Drugs like cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), fludarabine (Fludara), and chlorambucil (Leukeran)
- Targeted Therapy: Show Full Answer

If chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) worsens and does not respond to treatments like IVIG or cancer medications, doctors may recommend switching to different medications. Here are some options:

- Chemotherapy: Drugs like cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), fludarabine (Fludara), and chlorambucil (Leukeran).
- Targeted Therapy: Medications such as rituximab (Rituxan), ibrutinib (Imbruvica), acalabrutinib (Calquence), venetoclax (Venclexta), or obinutuzumab (Gazyva).
- Bone Marrow Transplant: For younger, healthier individuals at risk for relapse.

Regular follow-up visits are crucial to monitor the condition and adjust treatment as needed.

July 14, 2024
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July 16, 2024
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This week my CLL relapsed husband caught COVID. His PCP Doctor tested immediately and sent him to ER. He has been hospitalized for the past week. Symptoms were severe and he collapsed and could not walk, and symptoms like a severe sinus infection, 103 temp, etc. Thankfully with excellent IV and medications 💊, medical monitoring, and treatment.
Thank you Martha Laux, LSW

July 16, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Sounds exactly like my husband, relapsed CLL. Please read my message to Moya (who just joined.

February 8, 2024

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