What is chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a blood cancer where there are too many of a specific type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte. CLL is the second most common form of leukemia in adults often occurring during or after middle age. It rarely occurs in children.
How do members experience chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Pain
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Low red blood cell count
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Nothing reported yet
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Neutropenia (low neutrophils)
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for chronic lymphocytic leukemia*
Who has chronic lymphocytic leukemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 32 | |
| 50s | 102 | |
| 60s | 211 | |
| 70+ | 374 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 324 | |
| Female | 422 |