What are the chances of a person never showing any symptoms of chronic lymphatic leukemia?
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Hi. I type for oncologists, and I can honestly say that no one will probably have a definite answer for you. One patient whom they see has had stage 0 for 10+ years. But, in your father's case, regular checks of his white cell counts will help him. Even if those counts start rising, they already know the why, and probably can catch it before it escalates dangerously.
Be glad he has a diagnosis, in other words. That's half the battle. Now, you just keep an eye on it, as will his medical coordinators. Make sure that he always has access to insurance or state assistance, because he will carry this diagnosis, even if it stays at stage 0, for the rest of his life, and you and your family need to prepare accordingly.
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