Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML) Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Learn more about the risk factors for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.

There is no way to prevent most cases of CMML. Treating cancer with chemotherapy and radiation can increase a person’s risk of CMML. Doctors are studying ways to limit this risk in people getting these treatments.