When you learn that you or a loved one has chronic lymphocytic leukemia.(CLL), it’s only natural to be anxious and unsure about the future. CLL is a serious disease, and the road to remission can be difficult.

Despite the difficulties, however, today many people are coping well with their disease, benefiting from treatment, and enjoying a good quality of life. This section will help answer your questions about CLL and FLUDARA® (fludarabine phosphate).

FLUDARA^® is used for the treatment of patients with alkylating-agent–refractory B-cell CLL. Doctors prescribe it for patients when their CLL has not responded to alkylating agents.

We hope you’ll find this information helpful. Words that may be new to you appear in bold links and are defined in the glossary.

If you have any questions after you’ve read this information, write them in a notebook and be sure to discuss them with your doctor or nurse.