Would you consider aggressive presentation of multiple squamous cell carcinomas of the skin an indication for treatment of CLL?
In the absence of any other classic CLL indications for treatment.
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
In general, no. The reason is that the many squamous cell carcinomas are a manifestation of immune dysfunction.
Historically, when all the treatments were chemo-based, immunity would be if anything, temporarily worsened. Then, even in people in CR, immunity wasn't always restored. ...
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