• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is largely a disease of older individuals. As the incidence rate rises with age, the prevalence and mortality of CLL are likely to increase further due to demographic changes in society.

  • Moreover, the proportion of younger patients with asymptomatic, early stage CLL is increasing due to more frequent blood testing during routine doctor visits.

  • Routine genetic testing can now detect mutations and chromosomal abnormalities that impact a patient’s prognosis and therapeutic options.

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