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When put on a medication for cll/sll can that medication be used in the treatment again?

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Jacksonville, OR
August 24, 2024
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I had thought that a treatment with medication was a lifetime affair? If the meditation controls the medical issue then I think that not taking the medication would lead to the medical concern returning? I think the medication dose could be reduced if the medical condition has been reduced? I think the low dose could control the medical situation? I hope other team members read this posting and adds their sage advice?

August 25, 2024
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Yes, medications for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) can be used again if the disease relapses. However, if CLL relapses soon after being treated, doctors may recommend switching to different medications. Here are some treatment options:

- Chemotherapy drugs: Fludarabine (Fludara) Show Full Answer

Yes, medications for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) can be used again if the disease relapses. However, if CLL relapses soon after being treated, doctors may recommend switching to different medications. Here are some treatment options:

- Chemotherapy drugs: Fludarabine (Fludara), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
- Targeted therapy drugs: Rituximab (Rituxan), ibrutinib (Imbruvica), acalabrutinib (Calquence), venetoclax (Venclexta), obinutuzumab (Gazyva)
- Steroid drug: Prednisone along with rituximab

Always consult with your doctor to determine the best course of action.

August 24, 2024

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