Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Management

Emmanuel C. Besa, MD

September 21, 2022

For patients with blast phase CML, induction chemotherapy in addition to a TKI is recommended, with the type of induction chemotherapy being guided by the myeloid or lymphoid lineage of the blasts. If a patient is not a candidate for induction chemotherapy, NCCN guidelines recommend a TKI; steroids may be added for patients with lymphoid blasts. A clinical trial may also be considered.

Learn more about guidelines for the management of CML.

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