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What is the Difference Between Lymphoma and Leukemia?
What is the Difference Between Lymphoma and Leukemia? A leading oncologist offers clarity on leukemia vs. lymphoma In this discussion, we delve into the distinction between two types of blood cancer: leukemia and lymphoma. Confusion often arises because both are blood cancers. Leukemia typically occurs in the bone marrow, while lymphoma originates in the lymphatic…
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How Long Can You Live with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
How Long Can You Live with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? Dr. Adam Kittai and Dr. Joanna Rhodes share their thoughts on CLL life expectancy Receiving a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis is likely to lead to a very human question: How long can I or my loved one live with CLL? To answer that question, we…
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Latest Data on Newly Approved CLL Drug Pirtobrutinib Presented at ASH 2023
Latest Data on Newly Approved CLL Drug Pirtobrutinib Presented at ASH 2023 Top CLL doctors share their thoughts on pirtobrutinib Accelerated approval was granted to pirtobrutinib (JAYPIRCA, Eli Lilly and Company) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL)…
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Should CLL Patients get Vaccines?
Should CLL Patients Get Vaccines? Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) face a compromised immune system, heightening the risk of infections. Vaccinations are often recommended for people with CLL/SLL but patients may still have questions. To address CLL and vaccinations, we invited a CLL expert panel to discuss the question specifically. Our…
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Should Cancer Patients Reconsider CAR T-cell Therapy?
Should Cancer Patients Reconsider CAR T-cell Therapy? Explore CAR T-cell therapy insights with Dr. Joshua Brody amid FDA investigation. The headlines about the recent FDA investigation into CAR T-cell therapy have raised questions about the cancer treatment for many patients. To provide some answers, we sat down with Dr. Joshua Brody, Director of the Lymphoma…
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Common Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Symptoms, Described by Real Patients
Symptoms of CLL Learn about how some of the common CLL symptoms first present themselves from patients who have been diagnosed with CLL.
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What is a CBC Test?
What is a CBC Test? Learn about what a CBC test is and how the test can be used to help diagnose and monitor the progress of different types of cancer.
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Medical Gaslighting: Warning Signs and Advocacy as a Cancer Patient
Empowering Your Voice: Signs of Medical Gaslighting as a Cancer Patient Nadia was repeatedly told, “Nothing was wrong with her.” Amy’s symptoms were consistently attributed to anxiety. Nick was told that he was too physically fit to be sick. Sadly, all three were eventually diagnosed with various types of cancer. The term “gaslighting” has gained…
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Fatigue Relief in CLL: Expert Tips from Dr. Shazia K. Nakhoda
Read how physical activity can play a crucial role in enhancing overall well-being
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CLL Highlights from ASH 2022
CLL Highlights from ASH 2022 Patient advocate Andrew Schorr and hematologist Dr. Nitin Jain discuss the latest treatment and developments in CLL coming out of ASH 2022.
