CMML, or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, is a type of blood cancer. Specifically, it falls under the category of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
Understanding CMML
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Definition: CMML is a cancer where the bone marrow doesn't produce blood cells effectively.
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Classification: It's classified as a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), which are chronic blood cancers.
Key Aspects of CMML
CMML affects the bone marrow's ability to create healthy blood cells. Since it is a form of cancer, it can have systemic effects throughout the body.
