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As Anyone Developed Cancer In Other Areas, Possibly From CLL? I Am Having Surgery To Remove Half Of My Thyroid Due To Nodules.

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Chicago, IL
October 23, 2024
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Mary, thank you for sharing. That is possibly what will happen to me. I appreciate hearing about your experience.

October 27, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can increase the risk of developing other types of cancer, including skin cancer. People with CLL are eight times more likely to get skin cancer compared to the general population. Types of skin cancer associated with CLL include:

- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can increase the risk of developing other types of cancer, including skin cancer. People with CLL are eight times more likely to get skin cancer compared to the general population. Types of skin cancer associated with CLL include:

- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Melanoma

These cancers can appear on sun-exposed areas like the scalp, hands, ears, face, and limbs, but can also occur in less exposed areas, especially in people with darker skin.

October 23, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi Alicia, my name is Mary Anderson. I was diagnosed with CLL/SLL in October 2018 and started treatment with Imbruvica in January 2019. After a long period of having thyroid nodules on both sides I had cancer on my left side and my left side f my thyroid was removed in July 2022. In November I now have I had cancer on my right side and my right side of my thyroid removed. I now have to take Levothyroxine and Liothyronine. I am wishing you well on your surgery.

October 26, 2024

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