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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Chemotherapy damages the cells’ DNA and non-specifically kills anything that grows quickly, such as cancer cells, but also skin, hair, gut, and normal blood cells. In CLL / SLL, common

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy Immunotherapy works by harnessing the body’s own immune system and offers options for powerful, yet well-tolerated, therapies. Examples include monoclonal antibodies (rituximab, obinutuzumab, and others) that recognize the cancer, drugs

Targeted Therapies

Targeted Therapies Most new “small molecules” can be taken by mouth. Many work by blocking pathways that the cancer cells have pirated and become addicted to such as signaling pathways. Examples

Trial Results

Clinical Trial Results Clinical Trial Results No drugs receive FDA approval for use in CLL / SLL or come to market without being first evaluated for safety, efficacy, dosage, and many other factors

Richter’s Transformation

Richter’s Transformation Richter’s Transformation First described in 1928, Richter’s Transformation (RT), also called Richter’s Syndrome (RS), occurs when CLL / SLL changes into a related but much more aggressive large cell

The Patient Perspective

The CLL / SLL Patient Perspective Benefit from the real-world experience of fellow patients and caregivers as they share what they learned from participating in clinical trials. For video testimonials about

CAR-T Blog

The CAR-T Blog “Join me as we explore, discover, read, and review the most current and vital content and information about CLL and its surrounding issues.” Treatment and Research Clinical Trials

COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment

COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Here you’ll find the most comprehensive and current information when it comes to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. COVID-19 prevention and treatments are constantly improving. Check

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