Causes
The exact cause of CLL is unknown. Changes in chromosomes that occur during life have been associated with CLL. It is also associated with exposure to radiation and to toxic chemicals such as:
- Benzene (common in agriculture, paint manufacture, and dye manufacture)
- Agent Orange (an herbicide used in the Vietnam war)
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