Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Treatment Choices
A look at the many treatment choices for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
A look at the many treatment choices for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Chemo is not often used to treat CML. But there are times when doctors may suggest using it. Here's what you need to know.
The immunotherapy medicine most often used to fight CML is called interferon. Read on to learn more.
During your treatment for CML, tests will be done to see if leukemia cells are being destroyed.
The phase of CML is important to know when deciding how to treat it. The phases note how many immature white blood cells (called blasts) are in the blood or bone marrow. Read on to learn more.
After a diagnosis of CML, you'll likely need other tests. These tests help your doctor learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
If your doctor thinks you might have CML, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Read on to learn what to expect.
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