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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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Symptoms

  • Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, stomach, or groin.
  • Feeling very tired.
  • Pain or fullness below the ribs.
  • Fever and infection.
  • Easy bruising or bleeding.
  • Petechiae (flat, pinpoint, dark-red spots under the skin caused by bleeding).
  • Weight loss for no known reason.

Causes

Doctors aren't certain what starts the process that causes chronic lymphocytic leukemia. What's known is that something happens to cause a genetic mutation in the DNA of blood-producing cells. This mutation causes the blood cells to produce abnormal, ineffective lymphocytes.

More about Treatment

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
  • Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • Signs and symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include swollen lymph nodes and tiredness.
  • Tests that examine the blood are used to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  • Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery).

 

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