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CLL & SLL Blog – Research, Nutrition & Living Well

Educational articles for people living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL): blood markers explained, watch and wait, nutrition and supplement research, treatment guides and living well.

Can Green Tea Cure CLL?

Published 2026-04-02

Can Green Tea Cure CLL? What a Case Report Suggests About EGCG, Remission, and What to Do Next People search for “can green tea cure cancer” for a reason: green tea and its main active compound, EGCG...

Can Green Tea Extract Cause Remission in CLL

Published 2026-02-23

Can Green Tea Extract (EGCG) Cause Remission in CLL? What the Evidence Really Shows People ask whether green tea or its active compound epigallocatechin‑3‑gallate (EGCG) can treat or even cure chronic...

What to do, green tea evidence

Published 2026-02-20

Watch-and-wait for CLL and SLL: What to do, green tea evidence, safe activities and clear signs treatment is needed Being placed on a watch-and-wait plan after a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leuka...

Low Platelets in CLL and SLL

Published 2026-02-17

Low Platelets in CLL and SLL: Causes, Meaning, and When Vitamins Help Platelet counts are an important part of routine blood monitoring for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lym...

Vitamin B12 and CLL/SLL

Published 2026-02-13

Vitamin B12 and CLL/SLL: Why Levels Matter and What to Know People living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) often keep a close eye on their blood results. Alo...

Vitamin D and CLL

Published 2026-02-10

Vitamin D and CLL: What the Research Shows and What Patients Should Know For people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), especially those on watch and wait, it’s natural to look for safe wa...

Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Published 2026-02-03

Understanding cll: Common Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia cll (chronic lymphocytic leukaemia) is a blood cancer that often develops slowly. Many people search for clear, practical...

Nutrition and cll, chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Published 2026-01-30

Nutrition and cll, chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Practical diet guidance for patients and caregivers This guide explains what is known about nutrition for people living with cll, chronic lymphocytic l...

Does Leukemia Have Stages? A Simple Guide for Patients

Published 2026-01-28

Does Leukemia Have Stages? A Simple Guide for Patients If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with leukemia, one of the first questions you might ask is: “What stage is it?” The answer isn’t al...

Nutrition and Blood Cancer: Evidence-Based Guidance

Published 2026-01-20

Nutrition and Blood Cancer: Evidence-Based Guidance for Patients, Carers and Survivors People affected by blood cancers often ask whether diet can help prevent disease, improve treatment outcomes or r...

Exercise to Boost Immune Function in CLL

Published 2026-01-18

Exercise to Boost Immune Function in CLL: A Practical Guide to HIIT and Strength Training for Older Adults People living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) oft...

Diet and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Published 2026-01-17

Diet and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Practical Nutrition Guidance for People on Active Surveillance and Treatment Being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) often leads to questio...

Living well with Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Published 2026-01-12

Living well with Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, CLL, blood cancer: life expectancy, prognosis and practical steps Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, CLL, blo...

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia life expectancy

Published 2026-01-10

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, CLL, blood cancer: life expectancy, what affects prognosis and practical next steps Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, CLL, blood cancer is one of the most common blood canc...