Hi. Im 50, bn on watch and wait for 7 years with steady declining blood results. In Nov, my white blood cell tanked but recovered.
My question is quite vain. Im single, i teach graduates, and am on zoom most days.
My main symptoms apart from immune system, is large glands, particularly on my jaw line, neck and face.
My friends think im over sensitive but i feel like the elephant lady daily.
I cant imagine meeting a potential partner as im so self conscious.
Can the larger glands be removed electively?
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Hi @Fmorris welcome to our support forum.
A good question and perhaps one for your specialist nurse or medical team
However I will copy it to the Blood Cancer UK nurses for you @BloodCancerUK_Nurses
The main thing is that you are very kind to and look after yourself, please do keep posting how you get on.
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Good afternoon @Fmorris,
Thank you for your post.
We are sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
Could we ask if you have seen your haematology team recently? & if they are aware of the swelling in your neck?
We would recommend giving them a call about this, especially if these are new swellings or seem to be increasing in size.
You could speak to your team/ clinical nurse specialist about how you are feeling and they will be able to provide you with the best support and options about steps going forward. They may offer treatment if these are particularly bothersome.
If you would like to talk through any of this, please give us a call on 0808 2080 888
Take care,
Emma (Support services nurse)
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Yes. Team are aware. I just wondered if anyone had experience of elective surgery.
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