Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 22, 2024

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Hans Loland
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Hans Loland was in shock after his CML diagnosis in 2008. A blood test and bone marrow biopsy confirmed his doctor’s suspicions. His leukemia cells proved resistant to several standard treatments, so he enrolled in a clinical trial. Today, he is in remission and shares his experience with others.

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Hans Loland, 56, chronic myeloid leukemia patient advocate, Woodinville, WA. 

Cancer.net: “Leukemia: Chronic myeloid – CML: Types of Treatment.” 

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: “Chronic Myeloid Leukemia,” “Chronic Myeloid Leukemia – Treatment by Phase of CML,” “Understanding the Value of PCR Testing in the Management of CML, a Rare Blood Cancer,” “Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors.” 

American Cancer Society: “Treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia,” “Living as a Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Survivor.”

National Cancer Society: “Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment.”

Leukemia: “Expert opinion—management of chronic myeloid leukemia after resistance to second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors.”

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