tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post5293074233492068326..comments2024-03-26T12:50:32.070-07:00Comments on Learning from and about cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL) by Dr. Brian Koffman: Low immunityBrian Koffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13250684684103918493noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-64734391595744315002009-06-03T21:18:56.911-07:002009-06-03T21:18:56.911-07:00I know something of how you feel about going back ...I know something of how you feel about going back to work! Next fall I will venture into schools again, supervising student teachers. During this past year of treatments I have only been in my classroom and office, and felt like I was doing half a job. At least I could handle that much. I'm pleased at your excitement, and hope for the best for you!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06300714073427327160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-49218769670172411292009-06-03T15:24:37.628-07:002009-06-03T15:24:37.628-07:00I don't want to give myself any "KIna Her...I don't want to give myself any "KIna Herras" but my immunoglobulin levels have all been incredibly low (much lower than yours) ever since my diagnosis was made without clinical impact to date (IgG about 200mg% and IgA, IgM in the same range of 1/3 the lower limits of normal).<br /><br />When I consider the risks of IVIG (not to mention it's cost) I plan to wait until clinical evidence (ie, recurring bacterail infections) indicate that the benefits outweigh the risks.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />11qRickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-19633831352753050862009-06-03T14:09:01.046-07:002009-06-03T14:09:01.046-07:00Congratulations on getting back to work!Congratulations on getting back to work!Ronni Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036024135497392070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-66212178549117688372009-06-03T10:17:02.296-07:002009-06-03T10:17:02.296-07:00I'm sorry to hear that your immunoglobulins ar...I'm sorry to hear that your immunoglobulins are so low, but am so thrilled to hear that you will be returning back to work. Maybe in a few weeks/months you will be able to work half days and work your way up to full time. I am so happy that you are feeling well enough to even consider going back part time. Gosh......I'm so healthy right now, I have no reason to even come see you.....<br /><br />Take care Dr.K...........If we can help in any way, please let us all know.<br /><br />Since my Ducks didn't make it all I can say is Lets Go Pinquins!<br /><br />Judy CJudy Clerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848970913060813228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-38780841077918605762009-06-03T09:50:32.143-07:002009-06-03T09:50:32.143-07:00Dr. Koffman... we too were very excited to hear o...Dr. Koffman... we too were very excited to hear of your return to work. Take care and you are continually in our prayers.<br /><br />The Schaefer-Brown Familygottwinsandmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753056474622038037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-90013939449329750052009-06-03T06:04:24.232-07:002009-06-03T06:04:24.232-07:00It's good to read of your excitement for retur...It's good to read of your excitement for returning to work. It would be great to hear what your experience will be after returning to seeing patients. Take the time with the IVIG to rest, read and catch up on good music as this is what I do for my monthly chair visit as I call it. <br />All the bestMikha'elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480429186486830467noreply@blogger.com