Treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

The main treatments for CML are targeted cancer drugs. Some people have a stem cell transplant. 

The most common treatment for CML is a type of targeted cancer drug called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). 

Chemotherapy uses anti cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. You might have it as part of your treatment for CML.

You might have a stem cell transplant to treat CML. You usually have stem cells from another person (a donor).

You have regular tests during treatment to look for signs of CML. The test rare to find out how well the treatment is working.

Some people are able to stop treatment if their chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is under control. Your doctor might call this treatment free remission.

CML and its treatment can cause problems. Supportive treatments can help to either prevent or control these problems.