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I Am Newly Diagnosed With CLL, Mutated IgHv, With 13q Deletion. I Have An Elevated LDH. What Dies This Mean For Prognosis And Treatment?

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Albuquerque, NM
May 26, 2024
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Based on the context provided:

### Prognosis
- Mutated IGHV Gene: Generally associated with a better prognosis. People with this mutation often have more effective treatment responses and longer survival rates.
- 13q Deletion: This is considered a favorable prognostic factor, indicating a better outlook.
- Elevated LDH: Show Full Answer

Based on the context provided:

### Prognosis:
- Mutated IGHV Gene: Generally associated with a better prognosis. People with this mutation often have more effective treatment responses and longer survival rates.
- 13q Deletion: This is considered a favorable prognostic factor, indicating a better outlook.
- Elevated LDH: High levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) can be a sign of more aggressive disease, which might affect the prognosis negatively.

### Treatment:
- Favorable Prognostic Factors: With mutated IGHV and 13q deletion, you might have a better response to treatment and potentially longer periods of remission.
- Elevated LDH: This might prompt your doctor to consider more aggressive treatment options to manage the disease effectively.

Your doctor will use these factors to tailor a treatment plan that best fits your specific situation.

May 26, 2024

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