CMML

My husband has been diagnosed with CMML. We haven't been given any information other than his monocytes have been increasing over the past 3 year. On reading about this disease all the literature says there is no cure. Does this mean it is a terminal illness?

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I’m sorry your husband has been diagnosed with CMML (chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia) and can appreciate you wanting to know more about what this means for him. 

    For most people CMML is treatable, but currently it's not curable. Many people do have a good quality of life while having treatment.

    How CMML is managed is quite variable and will depend on various features of the disease. Some people whose disease has favourable features could be looking at years. But the best person to discuss this with is your husband's specialist team as they are familiar with all his medical details. If he has a specialist nurse involved in his care then perhaps they can provide him with further information. You often have to call and leave them a message and they will get back to you.  

    You can read more about CMML on our website. Leukaemia Care has some further information.

    I hope this is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Best wishes,

    Celene