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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (also called chronic lymphoblastic leukemia or CLL) is a blood and bone marrow disease that usually gets worse slowly. CLL is the second most common type of leukemia in adults.

5 Great Resources on Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Detailed Guide: Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic (CLL)
• Mayo Clinic: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• HealthTalk: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

5 Latest Headlines on Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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What is Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• ACS: What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
• Wikipedia: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• HealthTalk: What is chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
• eMedicine: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Foundation: What is CLL?
• UpToDate: Patient information: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adults
• Healthy Ontario: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Cancer Research UK: About the blood and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

What Are The Symptoms of Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• ACS: How Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Diagnosed?
• Mayo Clinic: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Signs and symptoms
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): Symptoms
• HealthTalk: How is chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosed?
• Canada.com: Symptoms and Complications of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Cancer Research UK: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• ACS: Do We Know What Causes Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? | What Are the Risk Factors for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
• Mayo Clinic: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Causes | Risk factors
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): Causes | Possible Complications
• Canada.com: Causes of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Cancer Research UK: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) risks and causes

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• NCI: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
• ACS: How Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treated?
• Mayo Clinic: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Treatment
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): Treatment
• HealthTalk: How is chronic lymphocytic leukemia treated?
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Conventional Leukemia Treatments
• Cancer Research UK: Which treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• ACS: CLL: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Complementary & Alternative Leukemia Treatment Options
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Cancer and CAM
• Cancer Guide: Alternative and Complementary Therapies
• Quackwatch: A Special Message for Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• NCI: Stages of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• ACS: How Is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Staged? | What Are the Key Statistics About Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
• Mayo Clinic: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Screening and diagnosis
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): Outlook (Prognosis)
• HealthTalk: How does chronic lymphocytic leukemia progress?
• Cancer Research UK: CLL and types of chronic leukaemia | Staging chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) | Statistics and outlook for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

How Do You Prevent Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia?

• ACS: Can Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Be Prevented?
• Canada.com: Treating and Preventing Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Foundations and Support Groups on Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Foundation
• Leukemia Research Foundation
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Cancer Hope Network
• NCI: Support and Resources
• ACS: In My Community
• Cancer Research UK: Living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

Wisdom, Blogs, and Personal Experiences about Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• HealthTalk: Life with CLL
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Foundation: Remembering Those Who Have Passed Away
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Leukemia Survivors: Jesse Gonzalez
• ACOR Leukemia Links: CLL Survivor Stories
• Medical University of South Carolina: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Video
• Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients (via Bnet): A Patient's Journal with CLL
• YourHub: Palm City Leukemia Survivor Kevin Edwards

Forums and Message Boards about Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Information Group: Discussion Group
• CancerFocus: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Forum
• DailyStrength: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Support Group
• HealthBoards: Leukemia Message Board
• CancerForums: Leukemia Forum
• eHealthForum: Leukemia Forum
• MedHelp: Leukemia & Lymphoma Community

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• PubMed: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Articles
• JAMA: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Articles
• Google Scholar: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Articles

Clinical Trials on Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia Studies
• CenterWatch: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Studies

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