Hearing you have CMML can be overwhelming, upsetting and hard to understand.
It is important you know that:
There is hope
This type of blood cancer may not require treatment right away; when it is needed, a stem cell transplant can be a cure for some people.
Research is advancing
Our understanding of this disease has progressed tremendously in recent years.
It’s nothing you did
You did not catch the disease from someone else and cannot pass it to your children.
You are not alone.
Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.
What happens next?
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Talking to family and friends
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Telling your children
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Speaking with your employer
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Preparing for appointments
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Understanding lab results
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Asking for a second opinion
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Coping with fear, anxiety and stress
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Taking care of your body
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Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
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Understanding insurance and organizing finances
Experiences of others with CMML
Resources on CMML
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). What does it mean and how will it affect you? This fact sheet will help you: Learn about CMML and how it is diagnosed,Get an overview of treatment options,Understand what happens next.
Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant
Get an overview of what your blood and bone marrow do; understand the different types of stem cell transplants; learn who is eligible for a stem cell transplant; find out how to prepare for a stem cell transplant; learn about recovery.
Understanding clinical trials
Get an overview of clinical trials, understand them, how they are planned, evaluate benefits and risks of participating, address concerns and what to ask.
Types of blood cancer treatments
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. Cancer treatment can be complex, with different types of treatment options available for some blood cancers. What are they and how do they work? This fact sheet will help you Learn about the different treatment options available, Understand each type of treatment and how it can help, Prepa…
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: A Conversation with Lindsay Thompson
It was an ordinary bump on the elbow that wouldn't heal that led Lindsay Thompson to her doctor. The eventual diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) came as a complete surprise. Lindsay shares how she found strength in support from her family and coworkers to help her through her diagnosis and treatment.
All resources
Access all fact sheets, guides, podcast, videos and other resources to learn everything from disease symptoms, statistics and treatment options.