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That's wonderful news about your brother! While "cure" is a word doctors use very carefully with CLL, complete remission — where no signs of the disease can be detected — is absolutely possible.

Here's what's known about recovery and remission in CLL:

- Some patients achieve complete remission, meaning tests show no Show Full Answer

That's wonderful news about your brother! While "cure" is a word doctors use very carefully with CLL, complete remission — where no signs of the disease can be detected — is absolutely possible.

Here's what's known about recovery and remission in CLL:

- Some patients achieve complete remission, meaning tests show no detectable leukemia cells
- Newer targeted therapies have dramatically improved outcomes compared to older treatments
- CAR T-cell therapy has shown particularly promising long-term results in some patients, with some experts cautiously using the word "cure"
- Treatment combinations (like your brother's multi-drug approach) can be very effective, especially for aggressive CLL It's worth noting that even after remission, doctors typically recommend ongoing monitoring, since CLL can sometimes return. Most people with CLL are watched closely even when things look great.

Your brother's result sounds genuinely encouraging — four years of hard work with multiple drugs paying off is a big deal! Encourage him to keep attending follow-up appointments so his care team can continue monitoring his progress.

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