Living with Leukemia (CLL) for 10 Years: My First Symptoms & Finding the RIGHT Doctor!

Hannah Dela Cuesta didn't have any noticeable symptoms other than some fatigue, which she thought was normal for her. But after a routine doctor's appointment, her GP noticed she had a high white blood cell count and she referred her to see an oncologist. She was then diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

In this story, Hannah shares her 10-year journey living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). She opens up about her initial diagnosis, making treatment decisions, managing side effects and more. She also shares the importance of asking questions, seeking a second and the importance of finding a CLL specialist.

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Contents of video:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 My first symptoms
02:46 My treatment options
06:27 Finding a second opinion
07:26 Being on Imbruvica
11:58 Working with a CLL specialist
20:13 Finding a new treatment option
24:42 Side effects of treatment
28:39 Starting Venetoclax
29:06 Words of advice

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