Understanding the Numbers:
A Patient’s Guide to CLL / SLL Testing and Imaging
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 12:30 – 2:00 PM PT / 1:30 – 3:00 PM MT / 2:30 – 4:00 PM CT / 3:30 – 5:00 PM ET
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.
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
Advance Questions
Please submit your advanced question(s) for the upcoming webinar by Monday, August 24.
Questions that are clear, concise, and relevant to many participants are more likely to be selected by the moderator. Please avoid including detailed personal medical histories. All advanced questions submitted by the deadline provided will be shared with the speaker and moderator.
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This program was made possible by generous donors and grant support from BeOne and Lilly.
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