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Blood cancer cases on the rise among young adults in India: Experts
Updated On: 28 May, 2024 04:26 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
This high number is largely because more people are nowadays diagnosed on time, as they regularly go for general check-ups and doctors advise testing
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Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) -- a rare, yet treatable type of blood cancer -- is significantly rising among young adults, aged 30 to 40 years, in India, warned doctors on Tuesday.
CML affects the bone marrow and is characterised by the uncontrolled growth of white blood cells (WBC), specifically granulocytes, in the bone marrow.
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