Living with SLL/CLL: Kate's story

In this film Kate, diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in 1998 (which later change to chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, or CLL), talks about living her life over the last 20 years with this condition. Kate talks about how she was initially misdiagnosed, how she has dealt with six different rounds of treatment, and how having SLL has changed the way she views life.

[janebaggott]

Thankyou for making this video, I have just been diagnosed with cll, I feel more positive having listened to you.
I am 61and hope to keep going for quite awhile yet.

[lisabeam]

What a strong spirit! I was told 2 months ago I have CLL by an oncologist. I am 65. It makes me sad because I never want to die. I have told only two people who I dont know that well, and have decided not to tell anyone else. Except, of course, this bit I'm writing here. From this CLL diagnosis I have found I am accepting more that I will die, as well as appreciating being alive. Also, I am looking forward to being on the cutting edge of new therapies that may hold an answer for a cure. I feel we are getting close, as a few people seem to have no trace of CLL such as one person mentioned on this video. Also, people are surviving longer.

[akashatemple]

:) thank you. Diagnosed 2 weeks ago with CLL/SLL & its spread throughout my body. I’m 49. Thanks for your positive story.

[curiouslyme]

I wonder how this lovely lady is doing now.

[LindaFromMySelfCareStudio]

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m newly Dx CLL/SLL

[pooriashams]

I’m 34 and have SLL.
It’s very rare for my age. I don’t know what I did wrong. I was always careful for what I eat and such.