2024年12月20日 · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The term "chronic" in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that this leukemia typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia.

2024年12月20日 · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is typically a slow-growing cancer that may not require treatment. While some people may refer to this as a "good" type of cancer, it doesn't really make receiving a cancer diagnosis any easier.

2024年12月13日 · SLL is a variant of CLL in which the wonky lymphocytes accumulate in lymph nodes instead of peripheral blood. I recently completed a 6-month course of Gazyva (obinutuzumab) infusions, and am taking oral Venclexta (venetoclax) until next September.

2023年2月9日 · Blood tests play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Here's what Dr. Parikh wants you to know: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia should be confirmed with a blood test, and treatment may not be immediately necessary.

2024年12月20日 · Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are actively studying new ways of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Blood cell and bone marrow cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center .

2024年12月20日 · Most people diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia don't need treatment right away. At Mayo Clinic, these people are actively cared for using the latest protocols for active surveillance and management of complications.

2021年10月29日 · Mayo Clinic offers patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) nonstandard, specialized testing — tools to help them understand their prognoses and alleviate anxiety.

2021年2月20日 · Laboratory research determined that a compound in green tea extract, called EGCG, can kill chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells. A study of people with early-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia found that EGCG in pill form reduced some signs of the disease.

2024年2月27日 · Diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at 38, Alli Benezra found support to navigate treatment through two pregnancies at Mayo Clinic.

2010年6月4日 · An extract of green tea appears to have clinical activity with low toxicity in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who used it in a phase II clinical trial, say researchers at Mayo Clinic.