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← Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

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Key Points

Source: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: April 9, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.

The following types of treatment are used:

The following types of treatment are used:

Targeted therapy

The following types of treatment are used:

Chemotherapy

The following types of treatment are used:

Immunotherapy

The following types of treatment are used:

High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant (SCT)

The following types of treatment are used:

Donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI)

The following types of treatment are used:

Surgery

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

Treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia may cause side effects.

Follow-up care may be needed.

Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice