Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), also called chronic granulocytic leukemia, is a slow-progressing blood disease that rarely occurs in children.
In CML, too many blood stem cells develop into a type of white blood cell called granulocytes, which do not become healthy white blood cells. These cells can build up in the blood and bone marrow leaving less room for healthy white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. When this happens, infection, anemia, or easy bleeding may occur.
The medical team at Seattle Children's, an SCCA parent organization, has a long history of successfully caring for children and young adults who have CML.
If your child needs a bone-marrow transplant, SCCA is the best place for it. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplants as a treatment for leukemia over 40 years ago. In addition, the Fred Hutchinson Transplant Program at SCCA was ranked First in Outcomes in a four-year study by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) that measured one-year survival rates of patients among 119 transplant centers in the United States 1
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of chronic myeloid leukemia, how it is diagnosed and how its stages are determined.
Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes Seattle Children's and SCCA the ideal treatment centers for chronic myeloid leukemia.
SCCA is a comprehensive treatment center that provides the latest therapies with compassionate support. Our renowned specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's are working together to improve quality of life and conquer chronic myeloid leukemia.
Serious illness, like cancer and all the emotions that come with it, can leave even the most skilled parents searching for words. Seattle Children's social worker Fred Wilkinson and child life specialist Katy Tenhulzen offer suggestions.
From the time your child begins receiving care through Seattle Children's and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, you can expect the health-care team to talk you through each step of the way.
Receiving a diagnosis for chronic myeloid leukemia leads to many questions. Seattle Children's and SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.
As a world-class treatment center, Seattle Children's and SCCA provide patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. And participating in a study gives patients at least the best, current treatment, as well as the satisfaction that they are helping others with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Because treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. Seattle Children's and SCCA have several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about chronic myeloid leukemia makes gathering information easy.
Common medical terms and their meanings.
