Can Ibrutinib effectively cure stage 2 chronic lymphocytic leukemia in a 49-year-old?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My 49-year-old friend was recently diagnosed with stage 2 chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The doctor mentioned that it is curable and prescribed her Imbruvica 140 mg. I wish her a good life; she is my best friend. Is this condition truly curable, and does the medication have any side effects such as vomiting, weight loss, or anything else?
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia stage 2 is well manageable as a chronic disease. Patients can survive for more than 10 to 20 years. However, some types of this disease may become more aggressive after some years. The form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia that can sometimes turn into an aggressive form is called poor-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The common side effects of Imbruvica (Ibrutinib) include hypertension, bleeding, skin toxicity, loose motions, and more, which can usually be managed. If you can send me all the investigations and reports, I can check the stage and determine whether it is a good risk or a poor risk, and provide you with valuable advice.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
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