What is chronic myelogenous leukemia?

What is chronic myelogenous leukemia?

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of your bone marrow. The term “chronic” means that this cancer usually grows slower compared to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). “Myelogenous” refers to the type of cells affected by this type of cancer. The condition is sometimes called chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia.