The primary difference between Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) lies in the type of stem cells affected.
Here's a breakdown:
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CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia): This cancer starts in your myeloid stem cells in the blood and bone marrow.
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CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia): This cancer starts in your lymphoid stem cells.
| Feature | CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) | CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Myeloid stem cells | Lymphoid stem cells |
| Location | Blood and bone marrow | Blood and bone marrow |
