If your healthcare provider thinks you might have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.
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Being told you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
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A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition.
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There are many treatment choices for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Which one may work best for you?
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Chemo is often the first treatment used for CLL. It's not likely to cure CLL. But it can often help keep it under control. Here's what you need to know.
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Here are some helpful treatment questions to ask during your appointments.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
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Many people don't have symptoms when they're diagnosed with CLL. But there are some possible symptoms you should know about. Read on to learn more.
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When you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), surgery is sometimes done to remove a swollen spleen. But this is rare. This procedure is called a splenectomy.
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Watchful waiting is when treatment isn't started as soon as someone is diagnosed with a disease. Read on to learn why this is used for CLL.
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Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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Stem cells are immature cells that are the starter cells for all types of body cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.
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