Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Question: Small lymphocytic lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia? What are the differences between these two diseases? Do they always occur simultaneously? Why are they always combined like SLL/CLL, are they the same disease? Include details as much as you can please. Thank You!

Answer: They are the same disease. If it is found in the lymph nodes first ie detected clinically by a swollen lymph node and a biopsy is done then it is SLL. If it was detected by a blood test first and testing done on the blood then it is in leukemic phase thus the name leukemia and called CLL. It eventually is found in both the lymph nodes and in the blood.

Question: Is anyone or someone you know going through chronic lymphocytic leukemia? I would really appreciate if anyone could me some information about this type of cancer. How they cope with their everday life, what are some of the symptons you get before it gets worst. How much longer does one normally have and how to deal and help with someone that has this type of cancer.

Answer: no

Question: What is acute lymphocytic leukemia in a chronic stage? A friend was recently diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia but said that hopefully it'll be in a chronic stage. I have no idea what any of this means. I went online and was doing a little research but it said it effected mostly older people, and he's only twenty. I couldn't find anything on what treatment entails or what chronic stage means. Anyone deal with this on a first hand experience? Is a chronic stage good?

Answer: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) There are four major types of leukemia. ALL is the most common type of leukemia diagnosed in children, and the least common type diagnosed in adults. About 5,200 people are diagnosed with ALL each year. Children account for two-thirds of these cases. In general, children with ALL have a better prognosis than adults. Most children with ALL can be cured of this cancer. Symptoms of ALL include fatigue, pale skin, recurrent infections, bone pain, bruising, and small red spots under the skin. Doctors use various tests, including blood counts and bone marrow biopsies, to diagnose ALL.ALL is treated with chemotherapy and, sometimes, radiation. Children receive different types of chemotherapy regimens than adults. Patients with advanced cancer that has not responded to these treatments may need a stem cell transplant.

Question: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia? My father was just diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. We have the information the doctor has given us and it is treatable although he will live with it forever. Does anybody know of any long term risk factors? Or any information? I'm not finding much on the internet! Thanks in advance.

Answer: Check the Leukemia/Lymphoma Societhy: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=7059 Also, this site in Great Britain is quite good: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40001046/

Question: What are the common symptoms of "Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia" in children?

Answer: Ya, it's pretty rare in children, but I attached a link about it. Mostly bleeding and bruising from what I know. But just curious, has someone been reading My Sisters Keeper??

Question: what are the effects of effects of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

Answer: An unhealthy immune system to name one thing. That in itself is bad enough.

Question: Does anybody know if any clinical trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia are nearing the end of there trials? Any info would be greatly received

Answer: This site register all ongoing clinical trials http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00098371

Question: What's the longest you've known anyone with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia to live? I was diagnosed 2 months ago.

Answer: Well you se...nowadays,chronic lymphocitic leukemia, is compatible with NORMAL average life span, Why? because, now, it is diagnosed more accurately, and its is so slow with proper treatment, that a normal life span can be expected (by that, I mean, that if the patient follows his-her treatment, life expectancy is no different from other people the same age). With chronic control of the leukemis with cytostatics (cladibrine, arabinosid cytosine etc) there will be less symptoms of gum bleeding, skin hematiomas, scxeral bleeding (red eye due to focal small hemorrhages) etc The biggest risk is, that because of the white cells that defend our body (Lymphocytes) are NON functional in a great proportion, in the specific case of chronic lymphocitic leukemia (CLL) the patient can be exposed to more infections by bacteria and some viruses that the average population. Checking possible sources of infection every 6-8 weeks is ideal. checking your lymphocite count and peripheral blood smear every 2 months helps a lot also.(checked by the internist or hematologist) In general, with good prevention, the span of life is as I said, equal to the normal population. Remember that. the word cancer is hateful, however we have the fast growing, and very slowly growing types in the spectrum Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, belongs to the second. (very slowly progressing production of non functional leukocytes) is normally seen6 times mora in males, and after the age of 65 (could appear earlier in some scanty cases)

Question: what are the chances of someone inheriting chronic lymphocytic leukemia? my grandfather on my moms side has it, hes had it for a few years now and im just wondering if im at risk of getting it

Answer: I have had C L L for the past twelve years and though I have a BROTHER with it as well all the oncologists I have spoken to insist that it is not hereditary and my brother is a coincidence

Question: Can anyone tell me about chronic lymphocytic leukemia & the treatments for this? ? My grandmother is 74. 6 months ago she was diagnosed with CLL. They told her 6 months ago that she would probably never have to be treated for this disease in her life time, but now it's doubled...

Answer: One excellent source of information is the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. They have easy to understand and reliable information about all leukemias. Check out their page for CLL.....

Question: What is the difference between Multiple Myeloma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?

Answer: Well, Let's set the record straight: "Its prognosis, despite therapy, is generally poor," ; that may have been true 10 years ago but now MM is more treatable with a much more positive prognosis. MMRC: "While a myeloma diagnosis can be overwhelming, it is important to remember that there are several promising new therapies that are helping patients live longer, healthier lives MM is a blood cancer, cancer of the plasma cell, not a "cancerous tumor of muscles" (www.myeloma.org) Now to answer your questions: MM is cancer of the Plasma Cell and CLL is cancer of the T or B lymphocytes. There are a ton of other differences - MM progression and side effects are VERY different than CLL, so are the treatments. This is a very complicated question; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has good overviews of both cancers and the specific genetic changes that shows the differences. http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls for specifics on MM: www.myeloma.org or www.multiplemyeloma.org Hope this helps, Jewells 28 months and still here

Question: I want to know if there is a treatment for Chronic lymphocytic leukemia at level 0 (no chemotherapy)? Integrator? Vitamins?

Answer: Yes, see below.

Question: what genetic disorder causes Chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

Answer: I dont remember, but I know asbestos is a huge cause for getting leukemia.

Question: I have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia,caused by agent orange, how long will I Live?

Answer: This is something you should be asking your doctor. You’re not giving any information to help determine anything.

Question: Can Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) at stage 0 progress to stage 1,2,3 or 4? According to my doctor this rarely happens and that I am not going to die from this, but from what I've seen things in medicine are not absolute. Is Stage 0 of CLL bad? What is the life span for this stage? What should I expect from this disease?

Answer: People like you can live indefinitely. But, you will need to have your blood counts monitored for the rest of your life. Also, yes, CLL can progress, which is why it is important to monitor your CBC. 25% of CLL patients can progress to lymphoma (bone marrow undergoing what is called "Richter's transformation"). Do not dwell on this, though, because it could be 15 years down the line, or most likely will never happen! People with stage 0 CLL will not usually see any effects. Possibly the immune system is low and you may be more susceptible to infection (because the lymphocyte WBCs proliferate often at the expense of mature neutrophils). If your disease progresses, you can have pancytopenia (bone marrow depression) due to overgrowth of lymphocytes. Swollen lymph nodes are usually present in stage IV. Keep in mind, even if you do progress, CLL is treatable with chemotherapy.

Question: what is there 2 know about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia(cll)?

Answer: There is any amount of information you might want regarding this leukemia type. http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag… http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/t…