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Preventing Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia

There are no guidelines for preventing CML. It is possible that smoking is associated with CML. You may reduce your risk by not smoking.

RESOURCES:

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/

National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/

CANADIAN RESOURCES

BC Cancer Agency
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/

Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.ca/

References:

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (PDQ): treatment. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/CML/Patient . Accessed November 26, 2005.

Detailed guide: leukemia-chronic myeloid (CML). American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_3x.asp?rnav=cridg&dt=83 . Accessed November 26, 2005.

Last reviewed January 2009 by Igor Puzanov, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Support Group

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