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CLL - lymphocytes blood count has risen. Does this mean I'll go from watch and wait to having treatment?

Lindawillo
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Hi All ..I have been diagnosed with CLL in 2022 ..I am female and aged 69.. I am on the watch and wait list with blood tests every 6mths…my lymphocytes blood count has risen from 5.8 to 11.7 ..what does that actually mean ..also how high or low does it have to become in order to start treatment…thank you 

  • Hello Lindawillo and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry to hear your lymphocytes blood count has risen, and for the worry this is causing.

    Unfortunately I can't answer the questions you've asked in relation to this but our team of very knowledgeable cancer nurses may be able to help, so if you'd like to speak with them about this they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to give you the answers you're seeking and put your mind at ease.

    I hope this information we have about treatment for CLL will be useful as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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