The correct word is CLL can be controlled?" Medication does kill those bad cells and control the spread of those bad cells. There are many medication that do a very good job of controlling those bad cells. Medications work until the bad cells mutate and can not be affected by the medication. There are new medications that use different methods to control those bad cells. My medication uses the BTK inhibitor to kill bad cells. New ways to control bad cells is using two medications at 50% dose to attack those cells with two different methods. The development of new medication could mean that a cure maybe possible in 10 or more years.
Yes, absolutely! CLL treatment has come a long way, and there are now many effective options available. The good news is that CLL is slow-growing, which means there's often time to carefully plan the best approach for each person.
Treatment goals generally focus on:
- Relieving symptoms
- Slowing the growth of leukemia Show Full Answer