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Causes of chronic myeloid leukaemia

Who is more likely to get chronic myeloid leukaemia

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is rare. It's not always clear what causes it.

Anyone can get it, but you may be more likely to get it if you're aged 65 or over.

Information:

It's important to get any symptoms of CML checked by a GP.

Page last reviewed: 27 September 2023
Next review due: 27 September 2026