Recognizing the Telltale Signs of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer that develops in the bone marrow—the spongy structure inside bones where blood cells are made. It occurs when a genetic abnormality called the Philadelphia chromosome causes an overproduction of immature white blood cells (myeloid cells) that crowd out healthy cells. CML accounts for about 15% of all adult leukemias. Its slow onset can make early symptoms easy to overlook, so being alert to common warning signs can make a real difference in timely diagnosis and treatment. A persistent feeling of weakness or fatigue is among the...
