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CURE’s Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) page features the latest cancer news and updates on CLL Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Teaching, Writing, Healing: The Intersections of My Cancer Journey

May 24th 2025, 2:00pm

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Fifteen years after being diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma, I’ve found healing and meaning in the work I love and the life I’m grateful to live.

Cancer Didn’t Break Me; It Revealed My Strength

May 17th 2025, 2:00pm

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I’m a single mom with chronic lymphocytic leukemia sharing how cancer tested me but revealed my resilience, hardship and the power of speaking up.

Finding Comfort in Teddy Bears Throughout My Experience With CLL

May 15th 2025, 5:00pm

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As a patient with CLL, I’ve found comfort in teddy bears — first as a chaplain offering solace, now as a patient embracing their quiet presence myself.

Teddy Bears Are a Good Therapy for Adults With Cancer

May 1st 2025, 5:00pm

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Teddy bears offer emotional comfort and connection for adults with cancer, easing anxiety and fostering trust during treatment.

The Burst of Spring: Reflection for Those Living with Cancer

April 23rd 2025, 5:00pm

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As spring arrives, I embrace the season’s renewal, reflecting on my journey with cancer and the freedom I’ll feel when I stop my treatment. Life is a gift.

Pausing BTKi for Vaccine Did Not Boost Immunity in CLL

April 21st 2025, 1:00pm

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Pausing treatment during vaccination did not improve immunity in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and should not be recommended, a trial found.

“Chillin’ Out” and Finding Our Cancer Community

April 20th 2025, 6:00pm

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After nearly 30 years with cancer — community, research and education have helped us find hope, strength and purpose in the face of chronic blood cancers.

Daffodils and Determination from a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

April 18th 2025, 5:00pm

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Each spring, I find strength and hope in the daffodils I grow, helping me face chronic lymphocytic leukemia with renewed determination.

Managing Cancer Demands With Flexibility and a Strategic Mindset

April 10th 2025, 5:00pm

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It isn’t easy having cancer. But like gardening in a harsh climate, survival and growth come from strategies, adaptation, and patience.

Navigating a Diagnosis of Diabetes and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

March 25th 2025, 5:00pm

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Managing diabetes and chronic lymphocytic leukemia is challenging, but with proactive care, mindfulness and diet changes, I'm working to balance both.