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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
The diagnosis of CLL begins with a medical history and physical exam. A blood sample is examined to see if it contains cancerous white cells. Swollen lymph nodes may also be removed for study. Special genetic studies on the blood and lymph nodes will help to confirm CLL. A sample of the bone marrow can be removed and analyzed as well. This procedure is known as a bone marrow biopsy.