Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Managing Treatment and Finding Balance

About this episode

This episode features insights from a clinical psychologist living with CLL and a Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator discussing treatment and support.

Some people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may feel well day to day, but that doesn’t mean life stays the same. In this episode, we hear from Annette Holloway, a clinical psychologist living with CLL, as she shares how her diagnosis, treatment decisions, and side effects have shaped her daily life. Also joining us is Elise Curry, RN, OCN, a Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator at Blood Cancer United’s Clinical Trial Support Center, who helps break down treatment options, side effects, and the importance of communication with your care team. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Clinical Trial Support Center Minimal/measurable residual disease (MRD) Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection ® program Online Chat Patient Community Support groups   Caregiver support   Lessons in Blood Cancer Video: CLL Shared Decision Making in Chronic Leukemias interactive program CLL Society Patient Power Additional Blood Cancer United Support Resources:  Information Specialists   Financial support Free Nutrition Consultations Free telephone/web patient programs   Free…

People in this episode

Guests: Annette Holloway, Elise Curry

Topics covered

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• treatment options
• patient support
• mental health
• communication with care team

Keywords

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• CLL
• treatment decisions
• side effects
• patient community
• support groups
• mental health resources

Sponsors

AbbVie Inc., BeOne Medicines, Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blood Cancer United

Books & works: CLL Shared Decision Making in Chronic Leukemias interactive program, Caregiver Workbook, Survivorship Workbook

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