Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Treatment

Karl J. D'Silva, MD

June 23, 2020

Many different treatments are available for the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), including a variety of chemotherapy regimens that are frequently used in combination. But chemotherapy can cause neutropenia, the duration of which can be reduced with the use of growth factors. And because patients with CLL are prone to infections, pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations should be offered. Are you up-to-date on current treatment recommendations for CLL?

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