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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and results from a genetic mutation where parts of chromosomes 9 and 22 are swapped, forming the Philadelphia chromosome. This mutation creates the BCR-ABL gene which produces proteins that cause leukemia cells to grow and divide uncontrollably. Common signs of CML include fatigue, fever, and an enlarged spleen. While treatments target the specific genetic mutation through tyrosine kinase inhibitors or stem cell transplants, f
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