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Watchful waiting
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 / The following types of treatment are used:
Watchful waiting is closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until signs or symptoms appear or change. This is also called observation. Watchful waiting is used to treat asymptomatic and symptomatic or progressive CLL.
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