CLL basics
This type of leukemia affects B lymphocytes and usually progresses slowly
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
People with CLL often feel this, even after a good night's sleep.
What is fatigue?
This "wait and see" approach is often used in early-stage CLL when symptoms are mild or absent.
What is watchful waiting?
CLL is contagious and can be spread from person to person.
What is a myth?
CLL
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This age group is most commonly diagnosed with CLL.
(Hint: People over age __)
What are older adults/people over 60
Swelling in these structures may be one of the first noticeable signs.
(Hint: 1/3 of them are in our head and neck)
What are lymph nodes?
These traditional cancer drugs kill rapidly dividing cells, including cancerous lymphocytes.
What is chemotherapy?
CLL often progresses slowly and may not need immediate treatment.
What is a fact?
WBC
White blood cell
CLL mainly affects this part of the body, where blood cells are produced.
What is the bone marrow?
Frequent infections can happen because this system is weakened in CLL.
What is the immune system?
This treatment uses antibodies to help the immune system recognize and attack CLL cells.
What is immunotherapy?
Only people with a family history of leukemia can develop CLL.
What is a myth?
CBC
Complete blood count
This common test involving blood often reveals CLL before symptoms appear.
What is a complete blood count (CBC)?
CLL patients may have to change their bed sheets in the morning due to this common symptom
In cases where CLL doesn't respond well to other treatments, or when the disease has relapsed, this treatment involves receiving stem cells from a healthy donor to replace the patient's diseased bone marrow.
CLL can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of infections.
What is a fact?
AML
Acute Myeloid Leukemia