Treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

The main treatments for CML are targeted cancer drugs. Some people have other treatments such as chemotherapy or a stem cell transplant. Find out more about the different treatment options.

Targeted cancer drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the main treatment for CML. Find out more about what and when you might have them.

Chemotherapy uses anti cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. You might have it as part of your treatment for CML. Find out when and how you might have it.

You might have a stem cell transplant to treat CML. You usually have stem cells from another person (a donor). Find out more about having one.

You have regular tests during treatment to look for signs of CML. The test results find out how well the treatment is working. Find out more.

Some people are able to stop treatment if their chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is under control. Your doctor might call this treatment free remission. Find out more.

CML and its treatment can cause problems. Supportive treatments can help to either prevent or control these problems.