Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia?

Emmanuel C. Besa, MD

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August 15, 2016

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), also referred to as "chronic myeloid leukemia," accounts for 20% of adult cases of leukemia. Although the historical median survival of patients with CML was 3-5 years from the time of diagnosis, patients now have a median survival of 5 or more years. This improvement is due to earlier diagnosis, improved therapy with targeted drugs and bone marrow transplantation, and better supportive care.

How much do you know about this condition? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.

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