CLL INTRODUCTION

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of adult leukemia in the western world. CLL impacts adults rather than children and occurs when the bone marrow produces too many lymphocytes. In these patients, the lymphocytes have difficulty fighting infection. With the increased number of lymphocytes in the blood and bone marrow, there is less room for healthy white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Subsequently, infection, anemia, and easy bleeding may occur. To learn more about various aspects of CLL, please click on the following links:

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International Workshop on CLL Report

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Focus on Hairy Cell Leukemia

Dr. Farhad Ravandi
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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