Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia is a type of blood cancer that originates in the bone marrow, where certain white blood cells are produced in excess and mature abnormally. It usually progresses slowly and, in its early stages, may not cause obvious symptoms.

Common symptoms: When they appear, they may include persistent fatigue, a feeling of fullness due to an enlarged spleen, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss.

How is it usually detected? At times it is found by chance in routine blood tests that show abnormalities in the cell count.

Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the one who studies and follows up on this condition; the occupational medicine specialist may step in when work-related aspects are being evaluated. When there are abnormal blood results, the wisest thing is to put yourself in the hands of a hematologist for a complete evaluation.