CLL Stages and Treatments
What Is CLL?
How CLL Spreads
How Serious Is It?
Stage 0
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
Symptoms
Treatment Strategy
Watch and Wait
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted Drug Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant
Radiation and Surgery
Related Problems
Show Sources
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SOURCES:
American Cancer Society: "What Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?" "How Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Staged?" "Targeted Therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," "Monoclonal Antibodies for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," "Stem Cell Transplant for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," "Surgery for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," "Supportive Care for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," "Living As a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Survivor."
National Cancer Institute: "Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version," "Zanubrutinib’s Approval Improves Targeted Treatment for CLL."
Mayo Clinic: "Chronic lymphocytic leukemia."
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: "Chronic lymphocytic leukemia," "CLL Staging," "Watch and Wait," "Chemotherapy and Drug Therapy," "Splenectomy."
UCSF Health: "Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," "Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment."
FDA: "FDA grants accelerated approval to pirtobrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma."