Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is actually the most common type of adult leukemia, representing more than one-third of leukemia cases in adults in the United States. About 20,000 people are diagnosed with CLL each year in the U.S. It is not considered rare among adult leukemias. If you have concerns about the Show Full Answer

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is actually the most common type of adult leukemia, representing more than one-third of leukemia cases in adults in the United States. About 20,000 people are diagnosed with CLL each year in the U.S. It is not considered rare among adult leukemias. If you have concerns about the information provided by your specialist, it might be helpful to discuss this with them directly for clarification.

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