Cancer Education Slides

Cancer Education Slides
from cancer.net

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
What is Cancer?
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
What is the Function of Lymphocytes
What are the Types of CLL
What are the Risk Factors for CLL
What are the Symptoms of CLL
How is CLL Diagnosed
CLL Staging
Stage 0 CLL
Stage I CLL
Stage II CLL
Stage III CLL
Stage IV CLL
Risk Groups of CLL

European Staging System (Binet Classification)
How is CLL Treated?

* Treatment depends on the patient’s stage, risk status and overall health
* Watch and wait option: many people may not require treatment right away
* Chemotherapy
* Biologic therapy
* Radiation therapy
* More than one treatment may be used
* Use of drugs to kill cancer cells

CLL Treatment: Biologic Therapy
CLL Treatment: Radiation Therapy
Supportive Treatment for CLL
Current Research: Stem Cell Transplantation
Current Research: Other Areas
The Role of Clinical Trials for the Treatment of CLL
Clinical Trials: Patient Safety
Clinical Trials: Phases
Clinical Trials Resources
Coping with Side Effects

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