Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Definition
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells (lymphocytes).
See also:
* Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
* Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
* Leukemia
Symptoms
Symptoms usually develop gradually. Many cases of CLL are detected by routine blood tests in people who do not have any symptoms.
Symptoms that can occur include:
* Abnormal bruising (occurs late in the disease)
* Enlarged lymph nodes, liver, or spleen
* Excessive sweating, night sweats
* Fatigue
* Fever
* Infections that keep coming back (recur)
* Loss of appetite or becoming full too quickly (early satiety)
* Unintentional weight loss
