Japan: General Incorporated Association Team CML @Japan

Member’s description

Supporting CML patients and their families to live a positive CML life.
Organize opportunities for patients to interact with each other.
Participate in forums, seminars and study groups.
Disseminate and share accurate information.
Follow-up for patients taking TKI for long periods of time.
Raise public awareness and understanding of the disease CML.

Organizational objectives and key programs

– Raise awareness that a normal life is possible even while taking TKI medication.
– Deepen understanding that CML is not an incurable disease.
– Ensure that CML patients, though a minority in Japan, do not become isolated.
– Explore solutions to the high cost of treatment.