Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder (lymphoid neoplasm). It is characterized by a progressive accumulation of functionally incompetent B lymphocytes, which are usually monoclonal in origin.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a chronic
lymphoproliferative disorder (lymphoid neoplasm).
It is characterized by a progressive accumulation of
functionally incompetent B lymphocytes, which are
usually monoclonal in origin.
This non-promotional, sponsored webinar will review health plan best practice recommendations for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) with an impressive panel of oncology and managed care experts.
Recommendations for treatment initiation in CLL are stratified by disease stage using either the Rai staging system, which defines disease as low-, intermediate-, or high-risk; or the Binet staging system, which defines disease as stage A, B, or C based on the number of lymphoid areas involved and the presence of anemia or thrombocytopenia. Generally, treatment should be initiated in patients with active or progressive disease who are intermediate- or high-risk, or stage B or C.