Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia is a type of blood cancer that originates in the bone marrow, where certain white blood cells are overproduced over time.

Common symptoms: It usually develops slowly and, in its early stages, may cause no discomfort. Over time some people notice fatigue, a feeling of fullness or heaviness on the left side of the abdomen, sweating, or unexplained weight loss.

When to seek care? It is worth reviewing when a routine complete blood count shows abnormalities in the white blood cells or when these symptoms appear persistently.

Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the professional who studies and follows this condition. If you have lab results that worry you, the most sensible thing is to discuss them with a trusted hematologist for an individualized evaluation.