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Medical Conditions - Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a slow progressive blood cancer. The symptoms are fast bleeding, fatigue, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, pale skin, and night sweats. Targeted drugs (Imatinib, Dasatinib), blood stem cell transplant, chemotherapy, and biological therapy are used in the treatment.

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What does a high mean platelet volume suggest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You need not worry about your platelet count and MPV.

Is my positive BCR/ABL test indicative of CML?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The mere presence of BCR-ABL does not confirm CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia).

My brother’s leukocyte count is persistently high. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

How to manage side effect of Veenat in CML patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been prescribed an excellent drug for CML (chronic myeloid leukemia), which is Imatinib mesylate. This drug is considered the gold standard treatment for CML.

I have a very high platelet count and JAK2 gene mutation. Does this rule out CML?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Do not worry. I will try to answer all of your questions. Following are my answers and opinion to your questions.

What are the chances of progression of CML with a seven percent blast percentage as per bone marrow biopsy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the reports attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Do I really have chronic myeloid leukemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, CML (chronic myeloid leukemia) is a treatable blood cancer.

Answered By
Dr. Rathee Rahul

Dr. Rathee Rahul

Should I be prepared for any other tests to check my blood cell levels?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:The high basophil count of 10% associated with immature granulocytes of 9.8% is a bit worrisome.

Why would I be BCR-ABL positive and Philadelphia chromosome negative?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

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Dr. Singh Smrita

Dr. Singh Smrita

Do elevated platelet, and WBC levels indicate chronic myeloid leukemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed the report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

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