Men and women discussing chronic lymphocytic leukaemiaWhat to ask your doctor about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

Some questions you might ask your doctor

  • How would I know if I had a type of chronic leukaemia?
  • Am I more likely to develop leukaemia than any one else?
  • I have some swollen glands in my neck – how can you be sure that they are an infection and not leukaemia?
  • Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of developing chronic leukaemia?
  • Someone in my family has had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia – does that increase my risk of getting it?
  • Are there guidelines on when someone should see a specialist if they have symptoms that could be leukaemia?