Is there a genetic disorder that can cause chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

mireille1187 · Newbie Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Posts: 2

I would like to know something about the causes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. My father had CLL, he has been diagnosed not more than a month ago, he is 53 years old and I must admit that I am not only afraid for him, but for me too. I just hope that there will be a long time before he has to start with his treatment.

zacharie1662 · Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 2

I will tell you that period with no symptoms sometimes might last for a lifetime. That said, you can be assured that your father will lead a normal life for many years. As for genetic cause, I should mention that DNA string in B cells is damaged and that is the main cause that leads to CLL. And also, this illness usually affects man, so you should be fairly safe.

Is there a genetic disorder that can cause chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

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