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Goal of Watchful Waiting for CLL

The goal of this approach is to wait to see if the leukemia causes any symptoms. If it does not, it may be better to wait to begin any type of treatment, particularly those that cause severe side effects.

Watchful waiting may be recommended in the following situations:

  • You have stage 0 CLL.

  • You have stage I CLL with few or no symptoms.

  • You have stage II CLL with few or no symptoms.

Online Medical Reviewer: Cheson, Bruce D. MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Stump-Sutliff, Kim RN, MSN, AOCNS
Online Medical Reviewer: Wujcik, Debra RN, MSN, AOCN®
Last Annual Review Date: 5/13/2008