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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

 
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

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Chronic myeloid Leukemia or as popularly known in its abbreviated form - CML, is one of the most common types of leukemia.There are two forms of myeloid leukemia - chronic and acute. The term 'Chronic' refers to the CML being a slowly- evolving cancer that may take years to progress unlike the 'acute' variety which progresses in a quick manner. 'Myeloid' refers to the type of WBC that is produced in an uncontrolled manner.


 
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