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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
What We Offer
About this Condition
Overview Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Stages
Patient Care Resources
What to Expect Diagnosis Treatment Planning
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
What We Offer
About this Condition
Overview Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Stages
Patient Care Resources
What to Expect Diagnosis Treatment Planning

About this Condition: Chronic Myloid Leukemia
 

Risk Factors for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of developing a condition.

Some risk factors for chronic myeloid leukemia include:

  • Older age
  • Male
  • Previous exposure to radiation or chemotherapy
  • Exposure to benzene, found in gasoline

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Clinical Trials for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Stanford Hematology treats patients with benign and malignant hematologic disorders, including leukemia.
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Learn More About Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

What We Offer

Our providers use leading edge techniques to diagnose and treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).

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About this Condition

Learn about the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Patient Care Resources

Learn what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.

Make An Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call: 650-498-6000