Cancers: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, where blood cells are made. It involves a genetic change in certain blood cells, causing them to grow uncontrollably. These abnormal cells crowd out healthy blood cells, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and frequent infections. CML usually progresses slowly and is often detected through blood tests. Thankfully, targeted treatments such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors can effectively control the disease, allowing many people to live longer and healthier lives.