21-year-old woman’s minor gum bleeding turns into ‘life-or-death’ battle with blood cancer; understanding CML and early warning signs

Amber Cunningham-Rogan, at 21, faced chronic myeloid leukaemia. Early signs like bleeding gums were missed. Doctors initially suspected haemochromatosis. A bone marrow biopsy revealed CML. Treatment involved targeted therapy with side effects. Amber persevered, graduated, and achieved remission. She advocates for awareness and supports others. CML is a slow-progressing blood cancer. Early detection improves outcomes.