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Can you have CLL and SLL at the same time?

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Can you have CLL and SLL at the same time?

Patients that present with SLL can eventually develop CLL, or vice-versa, and patients can present with both at the same time. For that reason, the disease is often described under the name CLL/SLL.

Is CLL SLL fatal?

CLL has a higher survival rate than many other cancers. The five-year survival rate is around 83 percent. This means that 83 percent of people with the condition are alive five years after diagnosis.

How bad is stage 4 leukemia?

Stage IV. This is the most serious stage. The key is that your platelet count is low, which means your blood won’t clot well (thrombocytopenia). You may also have anemia, or swollen lymph nodes, spleen, or liver — or you might not.

What is the life expectancy of a person with SLL?

Life expectancy for CLL is often expressed in 5-year survival rates, that is, how many people will be alive 5 years after diagnosis. Overall, about 70% of men and nearly 75% of women will survive 5 years or more after being diagnosed.

How fast does CLL progress?

One form of CLL progresses very slowly, and a person may not need treatment for some time. The second form progresses more quickly and is considered to be more severe. Doctors can only very rarely cure CLL. This means that a person must live with the disease, and is likely to need ongoing treatment.

What are the late stages of CLL?

The severity of the symptoms varies depending on which type of leukemia you have and remember, they don’t always show up.

  • Easy bruising and bleeding, including recurring nosebleeds.
  • Anemia.
  • Persistent fatigue.
  • Frequent or severe infections.
  • Fever and chills.
  • Dramatic weight loss.
  • Swollen lymph nodes.
  • Enlarged liver or spleen.

Does alcohol affect CLL?

Excessive alcohol use can damage your liver and other vital organs, including your bone marrow, and limit your future treatment options for CLL. Even moderate alcohol intake can have a suppressive effect on bone marrow function.

Do people die from CLL?

It is estimated that 3,930 deaths (2,220 men and 1,710 women) from CLL will occur this year. The survival rate for people with CLL varies widely according to the stage of the disease (see Stages.)

How does CLL cause death?

Often the cause of death from CLL is infection. When blood counts drop to low levels, the body becomes susceptible to infections from viruses, fungus, and bacterial organisms.

Can CLL cause other cancers?

In fact, certain types of cancer and cancer treatments can be linked to a higher risk of certain second cancers. People with CLL can get any type of second cancer, but they have an increased risk of: Skin cancer. Melanoma of the skin. Cancer of the larynx. Lung cancer.

What is the prognosis for childhood leukemia?

Prognosis for Acute Myeloid Leukemia . The five-year survival rates for childhood AML is about 70 percent. About 90 percent of children with AML have no cancer cells in their blood after initial treatment. About 30 percent of children with AML relapse or have disease that is resistant to treatment (refractory).