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Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 15, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Watchful waiting
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Immunotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy with bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplant
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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