In this discussion with CLL patient Peter Titlebaum, we explore the connection between lifestyle choices and non-medical approaches to managing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), with a particular focus on their impact on mental health. Peter is a lifelong athlete, college professor at the University of Dayton, an active member of a CLL Society Support Group, and has been living with CLL since 2018.

Peter reflects on his personal experience, highlighting how physical activity has positively influenced his mental health. He also shares how cultivating the right mindset and building a sense of community have been integral to his emotional well-being throughout his journey with CLL.