Chronic Myeloid Leukemia The information in this section about
chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can help you talk with members of
your healthcare team and take an active role in your treatment.
Knowing what to expect and being able to make informed decisions
about your cancer treatment are important aspects of coping with
your disease. You can skim sections to find what you want to
read now - and continue reading whenever you're ready for more
information. What You Should Know - CML is one of four main
types of leukemia. - Hematologists and oncologists are
specialists who treat people who have CML or other types of
blood cancer. - Most CML patients are treated with daily oral
drug therapy. What You Should Do - Talk with your doctor about
your diagnostic tests and what the results mean. - Make sure
your doctor continually monitors your response to medication,
which is essential to bringing your CML under control. What Is
CML? Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the bone
marrow and blood. CML is usually