Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a term to describe an
uncontrolled proliferation of bone marrow (myeloid) cells.
Approximately 15% of all leukaemias are accounted by CML.
Symptoms include:
excessive
bruising
abdominal pain
weight loss
tiredness
gout
fever and
sweating
Diagnosis:
Blood tests are used. These tests include checks for an
abnormal increases in white blood cell count.
Treatment
includes using chemotherapy such as busulphan (a type of chemo).