Is a very rapidly rising WBC count ever an indication for the upfront treatment of CLL?
Assuming there are no other indications at the moment.
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Have you used very rapidly rising WBC count as an indiction for the upfront treatment of CLL?
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Medical Oncology · Long Island Jewish Medical Center
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This situation, fortunately, does not arise frequently in CLL. But, when it does occur, it is a vexing question. According to the recommendations and guidelines of iwCLL, in absolute terms, the answer (to this question which is worded very carefully) is "NO". But, in my view, there is room for some ...
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