Loving My Life | CLL Poem
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
is what I HAD.
I was given IV Rituxan,
it wasn’t too bad.
I sat in a Chemo chair,
and had several types of IV.
I was there for about ten hours,
and I watched TV.
I slept or read
until the IV’s were over.
Then I called my ride,
and said, ” Come on over.”
I soon arrived at home,
and had a late meal.
Then I went to bed,
and slept with zeal.
I didn’t achieve remission,
but I’m doing okay.
I’m living and loving my life,
enjoying each and every day.
Volleen White CLL Network Manager
Volleen White is a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, B-Cell type, Stage 4 patient who was diagnosed in 2007. At age 77 she is a survivor and a fighter. Graduating in 1964, Volleen is now a retired Registered Nurse. Working full time until retirement, she truly enjoyed helping people. Volleen continues to study and learn new things every day. She is now looking forward to helping people through her association with the Patient Empowerment Network as a CLL Survivor and advocate.
