2006-11-26 12:42:05 · 2 answers · asked by mymouse 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
"Whilst considered incurable, CLL progresses slowly in most cases. Many people with CLL lead normal and active lives for many years - in some cases for decades. Because of its slow onset, early-stage CLL is generally not treated since it is believed that early CLL intervention does not improve survival time or quality of life. Instead, the condition is monitored over time.
The decision to start CLL treatment is taken when the patient's clinical symptoms or blood counts indicate that the disease has progressed to a point where it may affect the patient's quality of life. Clinical "staging systems" such as the Rai 4-stage system and the Binet classification can help to determine when and how to treat the patient."
2006-11-26 13:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by Future ER Doc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW.....THIS IS A CHRONIC LEUKEMIA SO YOU CAN BE OK FOR A LONG TIME. THERE'S REALLY NO WAY FOR ME TO KNOW...IS YOUR DOCTOR APPROACHABLE? TAKE CARE.
2006-11-26 21:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋