Therapie und Diagnostik der chronischen lymphatischen Leukämie

Die chronische lymphatische Leukämie (CLL) steht exemplarisch für Fortschritte in der personalisierten Medizin. Moderne Diagnostik, genetische Marker und individuell zugeschnittene Therapien ermöglichen eine immer präzisere Behandlung, wodurch Patienten bessere Perspektiven und eine optimierte Versorgung erhalten.

Schlüsselwörter

Chronische lymphatische Leukämie - CLL - Leitlinie - Therapie - Diagnostik

• Literatur

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