Is CML fatal?

Is CML fatal?

In the past, CML was considered a deadly disease. Today, modern treatment options have significantly improved the outlook of people with CML. Before the advent of targeted drug therapy, the five-year survival rate for people with CML was only 22%. Today, the overall five-year survival rate is 90%. (This means that 90% of people diagnosed with CML are still alive five years later.) This statistical improvement is largely due to the TKIs used in targeted drug therapy.

Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates based on the outcomes of people with CML in the past. These numbers cannot tell you how long you’ll live or what to expect in your specific case. To learn more about survival rates, talk with your healthcare provider.