Wash U researchers detail key transition point from chronic leukemia to aggressive leukemia
Credit: jarun011/Getty Images A type of chronic blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) can often be present in patients in relatively mild condition for years. Some patients require treatment, while others may experience a watchful waiting period without treatment. However, in a small subset of these patients, this slower-paced disease can turn into a very …