CLL

CLL stands for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells. It is a slow-progressing cancer that starts in the bone marrow and spreads to the blood.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because the FDA has approved a new drug, Jaypirca, as a first-line treatment for the disease.

Latest on CLL

• STAT+: Lilly’s Jaypirca approved as first-line CLL therapy

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