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How does chronic leukemia usually present and how is it usually treated? can people live with it longterm and live a relatively normal life?
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There are two major types of chronic leukemias: Lymphoid and Myeloid. Visit the two sites below for information. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia/about/what-is-cll.html https://www.cancer.org/cancer/chronic-myeloid-leukemia/about/what-is-cml.html
Answered 11/27/2021
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Many times found incidentally or with nonspecific symptoms, 2 main types as described by Dr Singh. Variants may spread from aggressive to mild, needing only surveillance.
Answered 11/27/2021
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