Fast Facts: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Download or read book Fast Facts: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia written by Toby A. Eyre and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most diagnosed leukemia in the Western world, accounting for approximately 25% of all new leukemia diagnoses. In recent years, remarkable progress has been made in our understanding of both the pathophysiology and genetics of CLL. While the disease generally affects older adults and initially follows an indolent course, cytogenetic and molecular profiling have helped to predict clinical outcomes. Greater prognostication, alongside the development of an increasing armamentarium of novel targeted therapies, has enabled us to provide more personalized management options for patients. Table of Contents • Epidemiology and etiology • Molecular biology and genetics • Diagnosis, staging and prognosis • Management • Research directions