Cancer

Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Symptoms in Overview Detailed information on symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia....more  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Introduction in Overview Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of leukemia that starts . in white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections. ...more  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment, Other Treatments A look at the many treatment choices for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)....more  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment, Other Treatments  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy, Other Treatments Chemo is not often used to treat CML. But there are times when healthcare providers may suggest using chemo. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Radiation Therapy in Other Treatments  Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Surgery in Other Treatments In rare cases, CML may be treated with surgery to remove a swollen spleen. This is called a splenectomy. Here's what you need to know. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more