What is Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CML

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (or CML) is a form of chronic leukemia characterized by increased production of myeloid cells in the bone marrow. It is a type of myeloproliferative di...

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I am wondering how people with CML deal with shaking hands with people or giving hugs. I find that I am reluctant to shake hands with people who come to my office and I also worry about picking up bugs, especially with the start of flu season. I have had a seasonal flu shot, hopefully will get H1N1 shot, and I don't try to live in a bubble but I just don't quite know enough about having CML and how that impacts my susceptibility to germs. Do you take extra precautions or do you just exercise common sense? I am new enough to this to be a little scared. Many thanks.
Posted on 09/29/09, 02:09 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/01/09  6:27pm
" Keep Germ-X everywhere and use it often. Don't touch your eyes, nose, mouth. "

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