by Lisa Machado | Dec 14, 2025 | Managing CML, What the Experts Say
While advances in treatment have certainly made parenthood an option for many, there are still risks to consider, says Dr. Lynn Savoie, Clinical Associate Professor in the departments of Medicine and Oncology at the University of Calgary. From stopping medication to...
by Lisa Machado | Aug 15, 2025 | Managing CML, What the Experts Say
It wasn’t long ago that chronic myelogenous leukemia was considered a death sentence for the vast majority of patients unfortunate enough to receive a diagnosis. We’ve come a long way since then, with a number of medical breakthroughs — including stem-cell transplants...
by Lisa Machado | Jul 18, 2025 | Lifestyle, What the Experts Say
Should I wait until I am in remission before I have sex?Sometimes, in the first month or two of taking your new CML drug, your infection fighting cells (neutrophils) can drop before they improve. During this time, you are at risk of getting an infection if there is...