Living with Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
A blood and bone marrow cancer in adults with a long-lasting rise in one type of white blood cell.
Understanding Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
It is marked by a lasting rise in monocytes (a type of white blood cell) and fewer than 20 percent blasts in the marrow and blood. It has no Philadelphia chromosome or BCR/ABL fusion gene. GARD lists onset in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists and cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia; chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (cmml); chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (cmml); cmml
Patient organizations
- Aplastic Anemia and MDS International FoundationChronic myelomonocytic leukemia · United States
- Blood Cancer UnitedBlood or bone marrow disease · United States
- HealthTree FoundationBlood or bone marrow disease · United States
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