![Empowering CLL Patients for Treatment and Survivorship](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Empowering-CLL-Patients-for-Treatment-and-Survivorship.png)
August 2023
START HERE is an empowerment program bridging the expert and patient voice, enabling patients to feel comfortable asking precise questions of their healthcare team. The world is complicated – understanding your CLL diagnosis doesn’t have to be.
The series includes:
![START HERE START HERE logo](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/START-HERE.png)
START HERE Patient-Expert Q&A Webinar
![Empowering CLL Patients for Treatment and Survivorship](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Empowering-CLL-Patients-for-Treatment-and-Survivorship.png)
![Can Lifestyle or Supplements Impact CLL Treatment Response?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Can-Lifestyle-or-Supplements-Impact-CLL-Treatment-Response.png)
![Can CLL Patients Take a Break From BTK Inhibitors?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Can-CLL-Patients-Take-a-Break-From-BTK-Inhibitors.png)
![BTK Inhibitor Treatment Side Effects: What CLL Patients Should Know](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/BTK-Inhibitor-Treatment-Side-Effects-_-What-CLL-Patients-Should-Know.png)
![Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Prognosis and Treatment Factors](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Prognosis-and-Treatment-Factors.png)
![Does CLL Research Show Potential for a Cure?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Does-CLL-Research-Show-Potential-for-a-Cure.png)
![Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research and EVOLVE Trial Updates](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Research-and-EVOLVE-Trial-Updates.png)
![Common Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms and Follow-Up Tests](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Common-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Symptoms-and-Follow-Up-Tests.png)
![CLL Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Danielle Brander](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-Patient-Expert-QA-Dr.-Danielle-Brander.png)
![How Can I Ensure My CLL Doesn't Progress to Richter's Transformation?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Can-I-Ensure-My-CLL-Doesnt-Progress-to-Richters-Transformation.png)
![Are There Signs of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Progression?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Are-There-Signs-of-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Progression.png)
![CLL and Vaccines | Vital Advice for Protecting Patients](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-and-Vaccines-_-Vital-Advice-for-Protecting-Patients.png)
![Is It Aging or My CLL?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Is-It-Aging-or-My-CLL.png)
![Can CLL Treatment Cause Gastrointestinal Side Effects?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Can-CLL-Treatment-Cause-Gastrointestinal-Side-Effects.png)
![CLL and BTK Inhibitor Treatment: What Are the Risk Factors?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-and-BTK-Inhibitor-Treatment_-What-Are-the-Risk-Factors.png)
![CLL Genetic Markers: What Should I Ask About Prognostic Factors?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-Genetic-Markers_-What-Should-I-Ask-About-Prognostic-Factors.png)
![CLL & Relapse: A Look at Available Treatment Options](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-Relapse_-A-Look-at-Available-Treatment-Options.png)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Concerned-About-CLL-Watch-and-Wait_-Start-Here.png)
![IGHV-Mutated vs IGHV-Unmutated CLL | What’s the Difference](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/IGHV-Mutated-vs-IGHV-Unmutated-CLL-_-Whats-the-Difference.png)
![Emerging CLL Research: Understanding the CAPTIVATE and MAJIC Studies](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Emerging-CLL-Research-_-Understanding-the-CAPTIVATE-and-MAJIC-Studies.png)
![Diagnosed with CLL? Start Here](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Diagnosed-with-CLL_-Start-Here.png)
![CLL Patient Expert Q&A: Start Here](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-Patient-Expert-QA_-Start-Here.png)
![What Tests Should I Get Before Seeing a CLL Specialist?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Tests-Should-I-Get-Before-Seeing-a-CLL-Specialist_-.png)
![Will CLL Watch and Wait Be Redefined for Patients?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Will-CLL-Watch-and-Wait-Be-Redefined-for-Patients_-.png)
![What Tests Reveal If CLL Treatment Is Working?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Tests-Reveal-If-CLL-Treatment-Is-Working_-.png)
![Can Supplements Be Taken During CLL Treatment?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Can-Supplements-Be-Taken-During-CLL-Treatment_.png)
![What Is CAR T-Cell Therapy in CLL?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Is-CAR-T-Cell-Therapy-in-CLL_-.png)
![How Often Do CLL Patients Develop a Second Gene Mutation?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Often-Do-CLL-Patients-Develop-a-Second-Gene-Mutation_-.png)
![Are There Any Long-Term Side Effect Risks for CLL Patients?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Are-There-Any-Long-Term-Side-Effect-Risks-for-CLL-Patients_-.png)
![How to Approach Side Effects With CLL Medications](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-to-Approach-Side-Effects-With-CLL-Medications-.png)
![CLL Patient-Expert Q&A](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/CLL-Patient-Expert-QA-1.png)
START HERE Library
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Start-Here-Bridging-the-CLL-Expert-and-CLL-Patient-Voice.png)
![Can Bone Marrow Return to Normal After CLL Treatment?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Can-Bone-Marrow-Return-to-Normal-After-CLL-Treatment.png)
![Should CLL Patients Worry About Enlarged Lymph Nodes?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Should-CLL-Patients-Worry-About-Enlarged-Lymph-Nodes.png)
![Reasons to Get Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Second Opinions](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Reasons-to-Get-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Second-Opinions.png)
![Which Oncologists Are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Experts?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Which-Oncologists-Are-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Experts.png)
![Why Is Early Stage Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Delayed?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Why-Is-Early-Stage-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-Treatment-Delayed.png)
![Can CLL Remission Occur With Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Treatments?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Can-CLL-Remission-Occur-With-Rheumatoid-Arthritis-Drug-Treatments.png)
![Why Does Bruising Occur in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Why-Does-Bruising-Occur-in-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia.png)
![Does Untreated Asymptomatic CLL Carry Risks?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Does-Untreated-Asymptomatic-CLL.png)
![What is Watch and Wait in CLL?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-is-Watch-and-Wait-in-CLL_.png)
![What is the Prognosis of CLL?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-is-the-Prognosis-of-CLL_.png)
![How is Flow Cytometry Used in CLL?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-is-Flow-Cytometry-Used-in-CLL_-.png)
![What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-is-Chronic-Lymphocytic-Leukemia-CLL_.png)
![What is CD5 Expression in CLL?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-is-CD5-Expression-in-CLL_.png)
![How is CLL Staged?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-is-CLL-Staged_.png)
START HERE Downloadable Resources
![Spanish START HERE CLL Resource Guide 2](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Spanish-START-HERE-CLL-Resource-Guide-2.png)
![START HERE CLL Resource Guide 2](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/START-HERE-CLL-Resource-Guide-2.png)
![Spanish START HERE CLL Resource Guide](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/2-27.png)
![START HERE CLL Resource Guide](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/1-29.png)
Your START HERE 90-Day Plan
START HERE uses PEN’s robust resource library and trusted advocacy partners to create a 90-day plan generated from a pre-knowledge quiz.
START HERE Activity Guide
START HERE Text Alerts
RECEIVE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
By texting EMPOWER to +1-833-213-6657, you can receive personalized support from our Empowerment Leads. Whether you’re a cancer patient, or caring for someone who is, PEN’s Empowerment Leads will be here for you at every step of your journey. For more information, take a look at these FAQs.