Living with CML

Once treatment begins, it can take time to understand how CML fits into everyday life - but you are not alone in that process.

In this series, Joanna Large, CNS, describes what the first few months of treatment might look like and how to manage the adjustments that come with a new diagnosis. Dr Kate Rothwell explains common and less common side effects, offering practical tips to help you feel more comfortable and in control.

Prof Jane Apperley, the leading authority on CML and fertility, explains how men and women can have children while being a CML patient.

Dr Patrick Harrington also explores how treatment can affect your immune system and what you can do to stay well.

Together, these videos provide real‑world guidance and reassurance from NHS experts dedicated to supporting you as you live well with CML.