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Leukemia – Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Understanding Your Diagnosis Deciding on Treatment Managing Side Effects Cancer FAQs Advanced Reading
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts. They do not mature into healthy white blood cells. AML may also make abnormal red blood cells and platelets.
Overview
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common form of leukemia in adults. Your risk for getting this type of leukemia increases as you get older.
Understanding Your Diagnosis
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, your doctor will request other tests to learn more about your specific type of leukemia.
Deciding on Treatment
Your doctor will determine the specific course of treatment for your type of leukemia. Treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation, monoclonal antibodies, and bone marrow transplantation.
Managing Side Effects
Side effects from cancer treatment may vary depending upon the treatment you receive. Learn more about how to manage and treat specific side effects.
Advanced Reading
Learn more about acute myeloid leukemia from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Physician Data Query (PDQ®) for patients. It includes information about prevention, screening, and treatment.
