Understanding the Numbers:
A Patient’s Guide to CLL / SLL Testing and Imaging
Recorded Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Duration 90 minutes
Description
Understanding tests and imaging can feel overwhelming for many chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL / SLL) patients and care partners, yet these tools play a critical role in diagnosis, treatment decisions, and monitoring disease over time. This webinar will provide a practical overview of the most common tests used in CLL / SLL care and help participants better understand what the results may mean.
Discussion will include interpreting blood work and lab results, MRD (measurable residual disease) testing, mutation and genetic testing, imaging scans such as CT, MRI, and PET scans, bone marrow biopsies, and why certain tests are important before starting treatment. Designed for patients and care partners, this program aims to empower attendees with knowledge to help them engage more confidently in conversations with their healthcare team.
Please find the virtual event transcript for the on-demand event here.
Speakers
Moderator:
Larry Marion
CLL Patient Advocate
Speaker:
Heather Wolfe, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Director of CLL Survivorship
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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This program was made possible by generous donors and grant support from BeOne and Lilly.
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