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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Learning Center

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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells(lymphocytes).

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Symptoms
Symptoms usually develop gradually. Many cases of CLL are detected by routine blood tests in people who do not have ...
Causes
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) causes a slow increase in the number of white blood cells called B cells in the bon...
Tests
Patients with CLL usually have a higher-than-normal white blood cell count. Tests to diagnose and assess CLL include:...
Treatments
Early stage disease often requires no specific treatment, but it is important to be closely monitored by your doctor....
Drugs
—Treatment with drugs that act against cancer.
Prevention
Although some cancers are related to known risk factors, such as smoking, in leukemias, there are no known risk facto...
Doctor Specialties
Call health care provider if you develop enlarged lymph nodes or unexplained fatigue, bruising, excessive sweating, o...

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