What is Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Leukemia is a progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming organs, characterized by distorted proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors in the blood and bone marrow. Leukemias were originally termed acute or chronic based on life expectancy but now are classified according to cellular maturity. Acute leukemias consist of predominately immature cells; chronic leukemias are composed of more mature cells. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia is a form of leukemia characterized by an uncontrolled proliferation of the myeloid lineage and their precursors (MYELOID PROGENITOR CELLS) in the bone marrow and other sites.

What are the common names for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Granulocytic Leukemia
Myelocytic Leukemias
Myelocytic Leukemia
Myelogenous Leukemias
Myelogenous Leukemia
Leukemia, Monocytic, Chronic
Chronic Monocytic Leukemia

What type of doctor has expertise in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Oncology Specialists: Medical Oncology:
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Hematology Specialists: Hematology:
An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.