Understanding chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

Booklet
Published: 01 Feb 2022
Next review: 01 Feb 2025
Edition: 10
This booklet is about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with CLL. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
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Published: 01 Feb 2022
Next review: 01 Feb 2025
Edition: 10
This booklet is about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with CLL. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.

About this booklet

The booklet explains:

- what chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is

- symptoms and diagnosis

- the different treatment options

- coping with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

 

We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor, who knows your medical history.

 

Visit our online information about CLL.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

 

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