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19th December 2024
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is generally very treatable. The main treatments are usually targeted medicines designed to attack CLL cells. Some people have antibody therapy alongside a targeted medicine. Find out about your treatment options and how supportive care can help you too.
If you don’t have any symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) or your symptoms are not causing you problems, you might not need treatment straight away. Instead, you might be monitored through regular check-ups and blood tests. This is called active monitoring or 'watch and wait'. Treatment is still available when you need it. Find out more about active monitoring, what it is and why it is used.
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer. It develops when white blood cells called lymphocytes stop working properly and grow out of control. Find out about the signs and symptoms of CLL, tests you might have, and how CLL is diagnosed.
Described by his friends as strong, determined, and loyal, meet Karl as he shares his remarkable story, including some heartbreaking life events that occurred in the lead-up to his chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) diagnosis.
From diagnosis to treatment, remission to relapse with watching and waiting in between, having CLL is a constant cycle for Bethan.
12th February 2018
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing blood cancer. It develops when white blood cells called lymphocytes divide and mature uncontrollably.
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