Being diagnosed with CML can be daunting. Your doctor can educate you about your options and work with you to find a medication that can help treat your CML without taking control of your life. Use the Doctor Discussion Guide below to start a conversation. You can also connect with the advocacy groups listed on this page to learn more about CML.
CML Doctor Discussion Guide
Use this guide to speak with your doctor about your treatment.
"All About CML" Patient Guide
Learn about CML, setting treatment goals, and the importance of being open and honest with your doctor about how you are feeling.
Look to advocacy groups and organizations for support
As a rare cancer, CML does not receive the same attention as some of the more common forms of cancer. You may find it helpful to reach out to the organizations listed below for information, support, or to connect with others who are living with CML.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®
The National CML Society
The Max Foundation
www.themaxfoundation.org/maxgps/ ↗
1-425-778-8660 ↗
CancerCare®
www.cancercare.org ↗
1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673) ↗
Leukemia Research Foundation
https://leukemiarf.org ↗
1-847-424-0600 ↗
American Cancer Society®
www.cancer.org ↗
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) ↗
National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service
www.cancer.gov/contact ↗
1-800-4CANCER (1-800-422-6237) ↗
National Patient Advocate Foundation
www.npaf.org ↗
1-202-347-8009 ↗
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