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Chronic myeloid leukaemia

Causes of chronic myeloid leukaemia

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Chronic myeloid leukaemia
Causes of chronic myeloid leukaemia
What is chronic myeloid leukaemia?
Symptoms of chronic myeloid leukaemia
Causes of chronic myeloid leukaemia
Tests and next steps for chronic myeloid leukaemia
Treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia
Help and support for chronic myeloid leukaemia

It's not clear what causes chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). You may be more likely to get it if you're aged 65 or older.

Page last reviewed: 27/09/2023
Next review due: 27/09/2026