What is Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) / Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)?

In this film Dr George Follows, Consultant Haematologist at Cambridge University Hospital, talks about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). He explains how this form of cancer forms in the human body, what the difference between CLL and SLL is, and how they might affect the life of someone living with this illness.
For more information visit www.lymphoma-action.org.uk

[@raad9043]

Thank you so much ,you do not know how relieved I have become after viewing this!My husband was just diagnosed with CLL 2 days ago and we are living the shock and I can not look at him without crying..Your explanation and calming way did wonders thank you🙏

[@LymphomaAction]

Hi Raad. So glad that you found this video helpful. We have more information on this condition on our website here: lymphoma-action.org.uk/types-lymphoma/chronic-lymphocytic-leukaemia-cll-and-small-lymphocytic-lymphoma-sll Best wishes.

[@phonut6425]

I was just diagnosed as well and am 38 with 2 little ones. The first couple of months were so emotional. The more I’m learning about it I’m not so scared. Just more proactive about taking care of myself and maintaining preventive exams. 💗 good luck on your journey

[@LymphomaAction]

@@phonut6425 thank you for sharing Brooke, and good to hear you're taking steps to look after yourself, sending our best wishes to you.

[@donnamacey1446]

Thank you for a wonderful explanation!! Just diagnosed. Ready to battle this. Looking forward to feeling better. Actually my diagnosis was not a shock and I was grateful to have the answer why I couldn't function! I will share this video with my husband and family. Again, Thank you so much!

[@LymphomaAction]

We are very glad to hear you found the information useful and that you are going to share the video with your husband and family. We have some other information on CLL/SLL which is attached here.lymphoma-action.org.uk/types-lymphoma/chronic-lymphocytic-leukaemia-cll-and-small-lymphocytic-lymphoma-sll - we send you and your family our best wishes

[@songthanh896]

Really helpful for me to understand it! Thanks a lot, Dr. Follows! You helped a medical science student like me a lot!

[@felikesmeerssen3263]

Don't forget you'll have to understand the patients too, not only the mechanics of their illness!

[@leoinsf]

Dr. Follows, you are a blessing to CLL patients! I was diagnosed last December and did develop pain (spleen) at first. After starting a regimen with Imbruvica, I am normal and within a few weeks of taking Imbruvica, I noted less weakness, etc. Yes, I still get tired easily, but it seems that when I walk as part of my exercise regime, this weakness doesn't really affect my regime. Your talk was really helpful because it was simple, easy-to-understand, and especially designed for the non-medical people with the disease. So many of the lectures on KZbin are designed for doctors and nurses and are barely understood by non-medical leukemia patients. Bless you!

[@mlgw824]

Thanks for explain it in a easy to understand way.

[@trudierogers4005]

Thank you that was excellent

[@LymphomaAction]

Thank you Trudie, for your lovely feedback we're so pleased you found this helpful.

[@kimjohnson325]

I have cd20 cd23 cd79a and pax5 but do know why, doctors say don't worry about it can you help me

[@LymphomaAction]

Hello, we would suggest having another chat with your doctor about this - as we are not medically trained ourselves, and cannot direct you to a doctor unfortunately. I do hope you will feel able to reach out to them soon, and we send our best wishes.

[@radamadam4309]

im so scared , my father is in the hospital due to fatigued , and now diagnosed with CLL.

[@LymphomaAction]

Hi Radam Adam. Thank you for your post about your father's diagnosis of CLL. It can be a very worrying time, and it is natural to be feeling this way. If you are in the UK please do reach out to us as we have many ways in which we can support you, and your father (you might like to see our website page on our services, here: lymphoma-action.org.uk/support-you) Best wishes.

[@SamSinghWorld2014]

My father is having these symptoms, but doctors have not started any treatment..

[@LymphomaAction]

We're sorry to learn that your father is experiencing symptoms that you're concerned about and can appreciate this is likely a worrying time. The symptoms linked to lymphoma, are more commonly associated to other less serious conditions, or happening for reasons that aren't anything to worry about. This being said though, it is important to get symptoms checked out by a doctor, who can help and advise, so we would suggest your father double checks with his doctor when possible. We send our best wishes to you, and to your father, and we hope a doctors appointment can be arranged, so any concerns are chatted through.

[@sabafarrukh1795]

If Steven Gerrard was a professor.

[@CoolTark123]

Hello

[@felikesmeerssen3263]

"It's just something that is there and you have to come to terms with and then life carries on... ." Really? Really? Really? This doctor doesn't understand what it means to have CLL!

[@mototoad1242]

Really