Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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bone marrow transplant
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
Treatment for chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
may include:
Medication for pain:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Narcotic pain medications
Medication for
nausea
Chemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
:
Bendamustine
hydrochloride (
Treanda
)
Radiation therapy for chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
Bone marrow transplantation for chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
Immunoglobulins for chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
:
To prevent infection
Monoclonal antibody therapy for chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic
leukemia
clinical trials
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment: Bone Marrow Transplant
Related Conditions
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Acute myelogenous leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Lymphoma
Abdominal pain
Easy bleeding
Excessive bruising
Fatigue
Swollen glands (generalized)
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Jun 26, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia References:
Yee KW, O'Brien SM. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: diagnosis and treatment. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Aug;81(8):1105-29.