I had a bowel resection 4 weeks ago and now have a permanent colostomy. The biopsy results have come back as Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia.It’s all very new to me and totally unexpected.
I am wondering how soon I will feel better and able to do more. Would like to talk to anyone in a similar situation x
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/cll-sll-hcl-forum
Hi Angie53
welcome to the group . I have linked in the CLL group and will tag in Thehighlander to see if he can be of any assistance to you in terms of treatment .
Would like like to know a bit more about coping with the colostomy? There are many people here who could help with that aspect and will hopefully be along soon .
Glad you found us and please feel free to ask any specifics and I will try and link you in with someone who can help .
Take care ,
Court
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Hi Angie53 I noticed your post about CLL.
I am Mike Thehighlander and I help out around our blood cancer groups.
CLL and Bowel Cancer are very much different so do go over to the CLL, SLL, HCL group I see you have joined and put up a post and introduce yourself to the group ((hugs))
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
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