Many people feel well and live for many years with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL.)

There is no cure for CLL. But today there are many treatments. And doctors are looking for new ways to treat CLL. Their goals are to add years of good health to the lives of people with CLL and to find a cure.

• About 74,000 People in the U.S. are living with CLL
• About 8,000 People in the U.S. learn they have CLL each year.

This booklet is for CLL patients and their families. It will help you learn about CLL and how it is treated.

Part 1 answers the questions:

• What is CLL?
• Who gets CLL?
• How does the doctor find CLL?

• What is "watch and wait?"
• What are the treatments for CLL?
• How do I get more information?