Why CML Isn’t a Solved Disease—And What Patients in India Need to Know
Jaipur, August 2025.Over the past two decades, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) has undergone a transformation—from being a life-threatening condition to one that can be controlled with oral medication. Although survival rates have improved significantly, the idea of CML as a 'manageable' disease is now being questioned. Clinicians and patients alike are recognizing that the existing standard of care does not address the full picture—especially for India’s younger patient population, whose needs go far beyond survival.Dr. Upendra Sharma, Senior Consultant Haematologist & Haemato Oncologist, Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Jaipur, said, "It’s commonly believed that managing CML becomes straightforward after starting therapy, but that’s not the case for many...
