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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is cancer that affects white blood cells (leukocytes). It is the most common adult cancer and the fifth most common cancer in the world. There is no one cause for CLL, but it is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Most people with CLL do not know they have the disease.CLL is usually diagnosed during routine health checks. Treatment usually involves chemotherapy and radiation. About half of all people with CLL will survive for at least five years.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of leukemia characterized by recurring, large lymph node masses and a high incidence of leukemia-related death. Although the cause is unknown, CLL is believed to be a result of the abnormal growth of lymphocytes. CLL is most commonly found in adults over the age of 50 but can also occur in children and young adults. There is currently no cure for CLL, but treatments available can improve the patient's prognosis.
