What does AML mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Risk factors for developing AML include older age, exposure to certain chemicals or radiation, having certain genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, and having had previous treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy for another cancer.

Common side effects from AML treatments such as chemotherapy or stem cell transplants may include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, increased risk of infection, fatigue, bleeding problems, and organ damage among others.

Yes, tests used to diagnose AML may include blood tests to measure red and white cell counts, a bone marrow biopsy to examine the makeup of the bone marrow tissue itself, genetic testing to check for mutations in certain genes related to leukemia development, as well as imaging scans such as X-rays and CT scans.

Treatment options vary depending on individual cases but generally involve chemotherapy or targeted drugs designed to kill off leukemia cells followed by a stem cell transplantation procedure. In some cases supportive care such as antibiotics may also be prescribed if secondary infections are present due to weakened immune systems caused by excessive amounts of immature blast cells.

While complete remission is possible with proper treatment for many patients with acute myelocytic leukemia (AML), there is no definite cure currently available. People who achieve remission are at risk of relapse over time so long-term follow-up care is necessary.