Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a form of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, the tissue inside bones where red cells are made.
The expression “chronic” in chronic lymphocytic leukemia originates from the way that it commonly advances more gradually than different kinds of leukemia. The expression “lymphocytic” in lymphocytic leukemia originates from the cells affected by the disease — a group of white blood cells called lymphocytes, which help your body battle against infections.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia usually affects adults. There are medications to help control and battle against the said disease.