All you need to know about: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia CLL

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a rare blood cancer in India, comprising less than 5% of leukemia cases. It is characterized by an abnormal increase in lymphocytes, which do not decrease after infections. Diagnosis often occurs during routine blood tests, with flow cytometry confirming the presence of abnormal B-lymphocytes. Awareness of CLL is crucial as its prognosis is slower than other leukemias.

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