Question 1

is cll leukemia curable?

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Not yet: However, in many cases, it is similar to a chronic diease. In its early stages, it does not even need treatment. Only when it becomes more advanced are therapies used.

Question 2

is cll considered a terminal disease?

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Rarely cured: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia which is seen in adults. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can only rarely be cured, but most people live with the disease for many years .

Question 3

what is cll leukemia?

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See below: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll) is one of the chronic lymphoproliferative disorders (lymphoid neoplasms). It is characterized by a progressive accumulation of functionally incompetent lymphocytes, which are monoclonal in origin. It's course can be indolent, lasting for decades or rapidly progressive.

Question 4

can cll advance to a more aggressive leukemia?

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Yes: But most people with CLL will die of something else.

Question 5

which is the best site to keep up to date about cll leukemia?

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Few good ones: No one site is tops but the one to follow are:  american cancer society (www.Cancer.Org), asco (www.Cancer.Net), nmdp (www.Marrow.Org), www.Focusoncll.Org. Hope this helps.

Question 6

my last bloodwork showed smudge cells. what percent of people with smudge cells actually have cll?

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Can&#x27;t be answered: How many healthy people get smudge cells depends mostly on how rough the technician is while preparing the smear, and how eager to call a few broken lymphocytes &quot;smudge cells.&quot; if your absolute lymphocyte count is not way-high and you&#x27;re not anemic and feel well, stop worrying.

Question 7

husband 57 has cll. hb 118,wbc165,neut6.3,pltlts170. feels really well & fit- start fcr yet?this time last yr-hb129 wbc115 neut7.4 plt 146. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Although: he feels well he should probably start treatment. good luck  stay in touch

Question 8

what is the treatment for cll?

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Depends on stage: For the patient with early stge cll the treatment is only observatio, meaning no therapy. When the disease stage advances or complications such as infections or low blood counts develop, at that point chemotherapy is started. Type of chemo depends on patient age, activity and can range from oral pills to combination regimens.

Question 9

i have cll and a fib..why are my ankles swelling?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: While the cll illness and the therapies can sometimes cause fluid retention, that is not typical, unless they are affecting the kidney function.  It is more likely your a fib and the associated therapies are involved.  Good nutrition and exercise can be helpful as well as reevaluation with your general physician and a fib specialist for this issue.

Question 10

how concerning is cll?

Accepted Answer

Leukemia: It is a leukemia, a cancer, albeit generally a slowly progressing one. You should see your doctor to establish a baseline and a plan for treatment.

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