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Chronic myeloid leukemia can relapse (return) after it has been treated.
Source: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 9, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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In relapsed CML, the number of blast cells increases after a remission.
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