B Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia Treatment, Future Plan, Life Expectancy

BPLLPatient

My father, Age 63, was diagnosed with "B Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia" in April 2017 and his treatment started in August 2017, after 3 months of wait and watch.

He has so far received 5 cycles of Rituximab + Bendamustine and is planned to receive 1 more cycle of the same.

Before starting treatment his spleen size had enlarged to18-20 centimeters and white blood cells increased and Haemoglobin, RBCs and Platelets all three decreased.

After 5 cycles spleen size reduced 90% and WBCs decreased and other 3 increased all to about normal ranges.

Is the above said treatment valid in B-PLL and what will be the future plan if the disease relapses and what is life expectancy in this disease.

Regards,

Aftab

Quetta, Pakistan