CLL: Risk Factors, Resources and Research

Ann LaCasce, MD Join Alicia and Lizette from The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as they speak with Dr. Ann LaCasce, Program Director of the Dana-Farber/ Partners CancerCare Fellowship, the largest hematology/oncology training program in the country. On this episode, Dr. LaCasce explains the difference between chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), CLL and its connection with Agent Orange exposure, resources available for Veterans, current and emerging therapies, clinical trials and the importance of medication adherence. Dr. LaCasce shares her excitement for what is to come for CLL treatment and her appreciation for fellow providers around the world, who work to move science forward as they continue to learn from each other.  DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. You can listen to our other episode with Dr. LaCasce about CLL here. Support for this episode provided by Pharmacyclics.The post CLL: Risk Factors, Resources and Research first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.