Understanding chronic myeloid leukaemia
Understanding chronic myeloid leukaemia
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Understanding chronic myeloid leukaemia

Understanding chronic myeloid leukaemia

SKU: MAC11621_E14
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This booklet provides information for anyone diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). It explains how CML is treated. It also talks about emotional, practical and financial issues, and has information for carers, family members and friends.


Keywords: MAC11621_E13_R; Chronic myeloid leukaemia; CML; leukaemia; blood; bone marrow; myeloid stem cell; BCR-ABL1 gene; BCR:ABL1 gene; Philadelphia chromosome; symptoms; spleen; haematological response; cytogenic response; molecular response; chronic phase; accelerated phase; blast phase; relapse; tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); chemotherapy; stem cell transplant; interferon alpha

This resource was last revised in January 2025.

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