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Irish CML Patients Day Seminar 2011

The Irish CML Patients Day Seminar was held on the 22nd october 2011 and provided an excellent opportunity for almost 90 CML patients, friends and family to get together and to hear from experts and other patients about the latest trends in the treatment and management of CML. It was also a great opportunity to catch up with and meet new friends...READ MORE

CML SUPPORT GROUPS SOCIAL GET TOGETHER A SUCCESS

A Social Get Together for CML patients, carers and friends was held in Dublin on 8th March 2011. There was a good turnout to hear from Peig Carroll, Clinical Nurse Specialist, who conducted a Q&A session...READ MORE

ARIAD ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Initiation of Ponatinib (AP24534) Pivotal Trial in Drug-Resistant or Intolerant Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (13 Sept 2010)...READ MORE

Irish CML Group visit to Novartis Pharmaceutical plant in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork (28 July 2010) ...READ MORE

Irish leukaemia researchers reveal findings of global significance (Monday 23rd Nov 2009)

'Galway and Dublin research teams say positive outcomes will help move treatment for the blood cancer closer to a cure' ...READ MORE

NBA's all-time leading scorer diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia

Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for CML and he said his prognosis is encouraging...READ MORE

Welcome to to Irish CML Patient Support Group Website

This site is published and maintained by the Irish CML (chronic myeloid leukaemia) Patients Support Group, for the use of people living with CML, their families, friends and carers.

Our aim is to provide advice, support and information about living with CML and the available therapies for CML patients. Through these efforts and ongoing advocacy, the mission of the Irish CML Patients Support Group is to help reduce suffering and improve care and the quality of life of CML patients.

We hope that you will find this website a good source of information and that it becomes a resource where answers to whatever questions you have can be answered. To this end we have set up a Questions & Answers page where you can read about relevant CML issues and if you have a question you can post it to us and we will endeavour to answer it. Click Here to go to the Questions and Answers Page.

If you have a query on any issue about living with CML then please Contact Us and we will get back to you. We welcome membership from all CML patients and/or carers throughout Ireland. To become a member of the Irish CML Patients Group please CLICK HERE

Important notice: We do not have medical qualifications and the information contained on this site is not intended to replace expert medical advice that you may be given. We strongly advise that any decisions about your treatment should only be made after discussions with your haematologist or other suitably qualified medical professional. Please read the disclaimer below and take note that by proceeding into the Irish CML Support Group website you are accepting this disclaimer.

We are independent of and not affiliated to any government department, pharmaceutical company, medical institution or professional organisation. We do receive sponsorship form time to time to promote the objectives of the Irish CML patients Group.

We appreciate the support and sponsorship we receive from the following sponsors:

Novartis Ireland - provision of an unrestricted educational grant.

Bristo Myers Squibb - provision of an unrestricted educational grant.

Irish Web Designers, Yourwebsite.ie - provision of website maintenance, updating and support services.

What is CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia)?

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia, is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood. It is usually associated with a chromosome abnormality called the Philadelphia chromosome. In CML, leukemia cells tend to build up in the body over time, but in many cases people don't have any symptoms for at least a few years. In time, the cells can also invade other parts of the body, including the spleen. CML can also change into a fast-growing acute leukemia that invades almost any organ in the body.

Disclaimer

Please read this disclaimer and take note that by proceeding into the the Irish CML Support Group website you are accepting this disclaimer.

The information provided in this website (and any links to other websites contained herein) has been compiled from many sources and by its very nature cannot be controlled by the Irish CML Support Group. While all reasonable care has been taken in the compilation and publication of the contents of this web site, the Irish CML Support Group makes no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy or suitability of the information or materials contained in this resource. Access to and use of the information herein is entirely at the risk of the user.