An International, Phase 3, Open-Label, Randomized Study of BGB-3111 Compared With Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Previously Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Sponsor: BeiGene

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