Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
also goes by the following:
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Hearing you have CML can be overwhelming, upsetting and hard to understand.
It is important you know that:
There is hope
This type of blood cancer may not require treatment right away; when it is required, treatment can lead to remission.
Research is advancing
Treatments are more effective today compared to 30 years ago.
It’s nothing you did
You did not catch the disease from someone else and cannot pass it to your children.
You are not alone.
Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.
What happens next?
Telling others you have CML
Talking to family and friends
Telling your children
Speaking with your employer
Taking charge of your care
Preparing for appointments
Understanding lab results
Asking for a second opinion
Managing your new reality
Coping with fear, anxiety and stress
Taking care of your body
Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
Understanding insurance and organizing finances
Experiences of others with CML
Resources on CML
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Understanding and managing chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Learn about CML, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next.
Understanding and managing chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
A comprehensive guide to better understand CML.
Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant
Get an overview of what your blood and bone marrow do; understand the different types of stem cell transplants; learn who is eligible for a stem cell transplant; find out how to prepare for a stem cell transplant; learn about recovery.
Watch & Wait (active surveillance)
Learn about the watch and wait approach, understand the benefits and find out what it means for you.
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Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for people with a blood cancer
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You will be making important decisions with your healthcare team.
Listen
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CML - A conversation with Al Collings
Al Collings talks about living with CML and how it has brought new meaning to his life.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) - A conversation with Dr. Kareem Jamani
Dr. Kareem Jamani talks to us about CML treatment options and diagnosis.
Karen Williamson share her stem cell transplant experience
Karen Williamson was feeling well and looking forward to a trip to Europe so it was a shock when she was diagnosed with leukemia. When she was told her she would need a stem cell transplant, she found that that reading about what was not helpful. "What I needed to do was take it one day at a time and trust my medical team."
Watch
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Understanding Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML Series - Part 1)
This video gives an understanding of CML. Part 1 of 2.
CML Treatment options (CML Series - Part 2)
Watch this video to understand treatment options for CML. Part 2 of 2.
CML - Treatment, Side Effects & Tips (CML Series - Part 4)
Learn more about CML treatment option and side effects.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) : What it is how it’s treated and minimizing side effects |The National Leukemia Conference 2022
In this session, Dr. Kareem Jamani, hematologist at the Alberta Health Services provided an overview of CML, discuss treatment options, research advances, and what you can do to minimize the impact and side effects of treatment.
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