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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Causes and Risk Factors

There are no definitive causes of CLL.

Factors associated with an increased risk of CLL include:

Age: CLL usually occurs in older adults
Race: CLL is more common among people of European descent

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Diagnosis

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Preparing for surgery

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Post-surgery care

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Other Information

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Fludarabine Phosphate,

Ibrutinib,

Rituximab

Article contributed by Haematology, Singapore General Hospital

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