Eric Pitters - CLL Watch and Wait
from The Blood Cancer Experience Hosted by LLSC
It's not at all surprising that when Eric Pitters was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) he told his doctor, "I've got a cancer and I want it treated now." However, his doctor explained that it would be best to use an approach called Watch & Wait. Several studies have shown that early treatment does not have benefits for low-risk blood cancers and does not lengthen your life. While he trusted his doctor's expertise, Eric admits that it was difficult to deal with knowing the cancer was not being immediately treated. Eric explains what watch & wait has meant for his cancer and how he has coped.
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