tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19102494.post113675421351713302..comments2023-10-07T07:52:24.587-07:00Comments on CLL Diary: Outwitting the dragon: playing the treatment gameDavid Arensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876562687586184006noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19102494.post-1163211495703157162006-11-10T19:18:00.000-07:002006-11-10T19:18:00.000-07:00David,Thanks for your response to my intro on cll ...David,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your response to my intro on cll forum, and the link to your blog. I've read about 5 of the articles, and see I have alot to review and learn. Given the kidney/tumor issue, the CLL was not a priority, and now that I'm mending well I feel compelled to understand what is going on and what the possibilities are. Your writings and links are impressive and most helpful. I have been very optimistic and today feel a bit overwhelmed and frightened. I have been told by several people that "if you have to have one, this is the one to have" - it doesn't sound as mild and manageable as I've been told it will be. <BR/><BR/>I'm so grateful that there are folks like you who are willing to share your experiences, emotions and findings so that folks like me don't feel isolated and indecisive.<BR/><BR/>I guess I need to get copies of all of the blood work, scans and xrays and begin charting/comparing and see where I really am on this treadmill.<BR/><BR/>Appreciate you, David.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19102494.post-1137084264091640572006-01-12T09:44:00.000-07:002006-01-12T09:44:00.000-07:00David,That is very clear and absolutely right.David,<BR/><BR/>That is very clear and absolutely right.Terry Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346629921055055879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19102494.post-1136898491506013412006-01-10T06:08:00.000-07:002006-01-10T06:08:00.000-07:00David words cannot express how grateful I am towar...David words cannot express how grateful I am towards you for putting together this blog with so much information. I was diagnosed 12/05 and am in w&w. I seem to find myself glossing over the treatment questions on ACOR because I am in denial and something I don't want to deal with. I will print you pages and save for the future. <BR/><BR/>ElyseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19102494.post-1136857367716147962006-01-09T18:42:00.000-07:002006-01-09T18:42:00.000-07:00Excellent food for thought! Thanks for the remind...Excellent food for thought! Thanks for the reminder that denial (while being a favorite state of mind for me) is NOT the best option! I was treated last year (after 7 years of W&W) and only received a "partial remission". I didn't question or arm myself with enough information back then. I am NOW with new health coverage, new oncologist and even more sure that knowledge is power,especially when you're not the "typical" CLL patient (I was under 40 and female). Thanks for the great blog. It is always educational and enjoyable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19102494.post-1136816675671236112006-01-09T07:24:00.000-07:002006-01-09T07:24:00.000-07:00David,Thanks once again for a very well written, t...David,<BR/><BR/>Thanks once again for a very well written, thought provoking post. Lots of great information and food for thought.John Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.com