Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a cancer of the B-lymphocytes that may be found in bone marrow, blood, lymph nodes, the spleen, and other organs. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common form of leukemia in adults and accounts for one quarter of new leukemia cases annually. The average age at diagnosis is 70, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia is rarely seen in those under the age of 40. Considered a chronic disease, as it can persist for a long time and often reoccurs over the lifetime of the patient, chronic lymphocytic leukemia is less common than other types of cancers, accounting for just 1.2 percent of all cancers.
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In recognition of Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, ACCC compiled a group of resources to help care teams navigate two of the most commonly diagnosed adult leukemias: acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
ACCC set out to identify and understand specific regional challenges to appropriate and equitable care for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most common form of leukemia in adults.