Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, also known as CLL, is a type of cancer that develops very slowly in the bone marrow. Use this Web guide to learn more about CLL, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and where to find support.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
When a person has chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. The cancerous lymphocytes crowd out other types of healthy blood cells, causing problems such as anemia, easy bleeding and infection.
Dulcinea's Insight
- According to the Cleveland Clinic, chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the second most common leukemia diagnosed in adults.
- Although CLL is very rarely diagnosed in children, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is. Learn more about ALL with the findingDulcinea Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Web Guide.
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For an overview of CLL …
The College of American Pathologists
offers a comprehensive overview of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a slow-growing disease that is most often seen in middle-aged men, those who have had cancer of the lymphatic system, and descendants of Russian or Eastern European Jews.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
provides a straightforward description of CLL that includes causes and risk factors.
For CLL’s signs and symptoms …
Mayo Clinic
lists the signs and symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and explains that they are often mild and vague at the beginning of the disease.
For causes …
The American Cancer Society
has an in-depth article that explains basic genetics and how chromosomal changes are thought to contribute to the development of CLL.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Diagnosis and Treatment
A variety of treatment options exist for CLL, ranging from chemotherapy to stem cell transplants. ... read more »
Support for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The Web makes it easy to connect with others who have been affected by CLL. Use the blogs, message ... read more »
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