Cancer

Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Diagnosis in Overview If your healthcare provider thinks you might have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), you will need certain exams and tests to make sure. ...more  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Newly Diagnosed in Overview, Understanding Your Diagnosis Being told you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more  Lumbar Puncture in Understanding Your Diagnosis A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition....more  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemo is often the first treatment used for CLL. It's not likely to cure CLL. But it can often help keep it under control. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Treatment Questions in Chemotherapy Here are some helpful treatment questions to ask during your appointments....more  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Radiation Therapy in Radiation  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Symptoms in Radiation Many people don't have symptoms when they're diagnosed with CLL. But there are some possible symptoms you should know about. Read on to learn more. ...more  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)- Spleen Surgery in Surgery  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Watchful Waiting in Other Treatments Watchful waiting is when treatment isn't started as soon as someone is diagnosed with a disease. Read on to learn why this is used for CLL. ...more  Bone Marrow Transplant in Other Treatments Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Stem Cell Transplant in Other Treatments, Other Treatment Side Effects