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.
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
When a person has chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes, a type ... read more »
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 boards and forums in this section to interact with other CLL patients, survivors and their families.
Dulcinea's Insight
- There aren’t many blogs about women with chronic lymphocytic leukemia on the Web, possibly because the cancer is diagnosed more often in men.
- To find even more support sites, see the “Support Groups for Leukemia Patients” section of the findingDulcinea Leukemia Web Guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
For managing CLL…
CLL Topics
is a nonprofit organization offering patient support and information. Read “A CLL Primer” to find tips for the patient who has been recently diagnosed.
CLL Support Association
, a support group based in the U.K., has a page with suggestions for different aspects of life with CLL, such as traveling, eating and interacting with children.
For face-to-face support groups …
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
provides a PDF guide for CLL patients and caregivers, and lists contact information for local Society chapters by state (scroll down to find the list). For family support groups near you, the site asks you to contact your local Society chapter. To find support groups in Canada, visit the Society’s Canadian site.
For blogs …
CLL Diary
is a blog written by a man in his 50s who has chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Read about his life and how he copes with CLL. Scroll down the page for a list of acronyms commonly used when discussing the disease.
How’s Dave Doing
is a blog “for family and friends” of a man with CLL, written mostly by his wife. The posts talk about his progress with the disease and their life together.
For patients’ stories …
CLL Support Association
has a number of resources for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Visit this page for stories of how patients were diagnosed and treated, and their thoughts on having CLL.
For forums …
CLL Forum
has several active discussion threads where people can talk about being diagnosed and their treatment progress, as well as find emotional support. One thread is just for caregivers.







