Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).[1][2]

Early on there are typically no symptoms.[1] Later non-painful lymph node swelling, feeling tired, fever, night sweats, or weight loss for no clear reason may occur.[1]

Risk factors include having a family history of the disease.

References

"Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment". National Cancer Institute. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
Boelens, J; Lust, S; Vanhoecke, B; Offner, F (February 2009). "Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia". Anticancer Research. 29 (2): 605–15. PMID 19331210.

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[NCI2017Pt-1] "Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment". National Cancer Institute. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.

[2] Boelens, J; Lust, S; Vanhoecke, B; Offner, F (February 2009). "Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia". Anticancer Research. 29 (2): 605–15. PMID 19331210.