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      Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

      June 17, 2024
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      • CLL is generally a slow-growing blood cancer, in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells (B-lymphocytes).[4]
      • CLL patients usually don’t have any symptoms for at least a few years, but over time the cells grow and spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen.[4][5][6]
      • While a rare cancer, CLL is the most common leukaemia in adults. In 2019, there were approximately three cases per 100,00 people in Central Europe.[7]
      • CLL is predominantly a disease of the elderly, with a median age of 72 years at diagnosis.[8]

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