ENLARGE IMAGE # MCL Benchmarks ## Eight Medical Clues That May Signal the Presence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma ### Understanding the Numbers, Tests, and Signs That Tell the Story When I was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma in 2006, I quickly discovered that I had entered a world filled with unfamiliar terms. Doctors spoke about blood counts, biomarkers, bone marrow biopsies, chromosome abnormalities, and laboratory values that I had never heard before. Like many patients, I wanted simple answers. What does this test mean? Why is this number important? Should I be worried? What does this tell us about my disease? Over time I learned that these medical clues are not simply numbers on laboratory reports. They become pieces of a larger story. Each test result contributes another chapter. Each finding provides another clue. The purpose of the MCL Benchmarks mind map is to help patients and caregivers understand eight of the most common medical findings associated with Mantle Cell Lymph...