AML

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that starts in your bone marrow, but often spreads quickly to the blood and other organs like the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, brain, spinal cord, and testicles. It usually develops from non-lymphocyte white blood cells but can also arise from other blood-forming cells.

General symptoms of AML

Symptoms of AML are often general and nonspecific, and can include:

It’s important to remember that these symptoms may be the result of health-related conditions unrelated to AML. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, especially for an extended period of time, it’s important to see a doctor to be properly treated.

In addition, the crowding out of healthy blood cells in diagnosed AML can lead to:

Anemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia.

Diagnosis information

The time between diagnosis and the initiation of treatment is often short. Following a diagnosis, your
healthcare provider will conduct a series of evaluations, commonly referred to as a “workup.” This may include:

Treatment for AML varies and is often unique to the individual. Your healthcare provider will recommend
treatment based on the results of your workup and your preferences as a patient.