In rare cases of
chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the
spleen needs to be removed. This happens when the
spleen is destroying red blood cells and platelets. The operation is called a
Often a swollen
lymph node will be removed to confirm the diagnosis of
leukemia. This operation is called a
Surgery is sometimes needed to place a
central venous catheter into a large vein in the
chest. The catheter is a small tube that is used to give you chemotherapy and
other drugs. The tube can also be used to take samples of blood or for giving
blood transfusions when needed. It prevents the need for many needle sticks
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
December 14, 2012
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