In 2008, The CML Society of Canada came up with a great idea.  What if we had a special day to raise awareness about all the wonderful discoveries that took place that drastically changed the course of this once always nearly fatal disease. We thought if more of the world would know about it, then...Read More

This is a report filed by our President, Mrs. Cheryl-Anne Simoneau from the Philadelphia Chromosome Conference.  A conference celebrating the 50th anniverary of the discovery of the Philadelphia Chromosome. Reported from Philadelphia.  The conference was supported by a variety of sponsors which included the Fox Chase Cancer centre. Well I guess I am a geek...Read More

Please click on the following links to access some of the media coverage regarding the CML Society of Canada Interview – Tommy Schnurmacher show CJAD September 6, 2010  Interview – Alberta Weekend – August 21, 2010 Press Release to ASH 2008 Patient Highlights CML Awareness Day and Meeting with MP Joy SmithRead More

A complete blood count (CBC) provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, particularly red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps your health professional evaluate symptoms (such as weakness, fatigue or bruising), diagnose conditions (such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders) and evaluate response to...Read More

A complete blood count (CBC) provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, particularly red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps your health professional evaluate symptoms (such as weakness, fatigue or bruising), diagnose conditions (such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders) and evaluate response to...Read More

Bone Marrow Aspirate – Bone Marrow Biopsy Done at diagnosis, it is the most precise way to diagnose CML as well as provide helpful information about your specific case of CML.  An analysis of bone marrow samples confirms the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome and if other abnormalities are present. The bone marrow biopsy may...Read More

Fluorescent in-situ-hybridization test (FISH) It is a cytogenetic technique that is used to detect/localize DNA sequences on chromosomes. Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH) is a big word, to understand it better, let’s break it down. Fluorescent – fluorescent probes.  The fluorescent probes are made from  fragments of DNA that were isolated, purified, and amplified for use in...Read More

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) PCR  is a scientific technique that allows the lab to amplify DNA segments.  We think it is much easier if you think of it as the specialized “photocopier” of your DNA.  Using a sample of your blood, lab technicians isolate your  RNA.  The RNA goes through a process of heating and cooling in...Read More

Monitoring response and resistance to treatment in chronic myeloid leukemiaS. Assouline md msc bsc* and J.H. Lipton MD and PhD This is a link to the complete article.  It is a very good article to understand the current background on CML. Article Read More

You will undoubtedly experience a range of emotions beginning with the diagnosis and continuing through your treatment. If you are having difficulty dealing...Read More