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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Philadelphia Chromosome
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CML can occur in adults (usually middle-aged) and children. The disease affects 1 to 2 people per 100,000 and makes up 7 - 20% cases of leukemia. It is usually associated with a chromosome abnormality called the Philadelphia chromosome.
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People exposed to nuclear and other radiation are at increased risk for CML. Thus, people who have had higher exposure to radiation for medical reasons are at increased risk of developing this cancer. Parents with CML do not have children who are ...
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