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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the disease?

There is no known prevention for CML.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

The early part of the disease, when it is causing few problems, is called the chronic phase. Eventually, CML cells will begin multiplying very rapidly. At that time, the disease will be similar to acute nonlymphatic leukemia. CML is said to be in terminal phase because there are so many immature white cells in the body. At that point the disease is difficult to treat and may lead to death. This may happen several months or years after the disease is diagnosed.

What are the risks to others?

CML is not contagious and poses no risk to others.


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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: Treatment & Monitoring

Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 08/01/01



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