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Fitness in CLL.
Claudia Baratè1, Ilaria Scortechini2, Sara Ciofini3
1Department of Hematology, Niguarda Cancer Center, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20161 Milano, Italy.
Cancers
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Fitness assessment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients needs updating. New targeted therapies require considering biological age, comorbidities, and frailty for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Geriatrics
- Hematology
Background:
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) management is increasingly complex.
- The advent of targeted therapies has shifted treatment paradigms.
- Traditional fitness assessments are insufficient for current CLL treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To redefine the concept of fitness in CLL management.
- To explore the relevance of biological age, comorbidities, and frailty.
- To provide insights into current fitness assessments and their actualization.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review.
- It analyzes various aspects of patient fitness in CLL.
- Focuses on evolving treatment options and understanding the elderly CLL population.
Main Results:
- Fitness assessment must evolve beyond chemoimmunotherapy tolerance.
- Biological age, comorbidities, and frailty are crucial factors.
- Preserving general patient condition through physical activity and nutrition is vital.
Conclusions:
- Redefining fitness is essential for modern CLL management.
- A comprehensive approach considering multiple patient factors is necessary.
- Updated fitness assessments will improve patient outcomes in CLL.
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