chronic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia

Definition / meaning of chronic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia

A phase of chronic myelogenous leukemia in which fewer than 10% of the cells in the blood and bone marrow are blast cells (immature blood cells). This phase may last from several months to several years, and there may be no symptoms of leukemia.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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