- Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), also called chronic myelogenous leukaemia, is a rare type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and white blood cells.
- It can be diagnosed at any age but is more common in people aged 65 or over.
- CML develops slowly, over several years, and is usually treatable.
Important: Get your symptoms checked
It's important to get any symptoms of CML checked as soon as possible.