Living with Acute myeloid leukemia
A cancer of the blood and bone marrow that develops quickly and is one of the most common leukemias in adults.
Understanding Acute myeloid leukemia
AML is one of the most common types of leukemia among adults. It is rarely diagnosed in people under age 40. It can start at any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD's summary says they may include:
- Easy bruising
- Bone pain or tenderness
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Fever
- Frequent nosebleeds
- Bleeding from the gums
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists and cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says there are many possible causes, such as certain blood disorders, inherited syndromes, and environmental or drug exposures. Most people who develop AML have no identifiable risk factor.
Also known as: acute granulocytic leukaemia; acute granulocytic leukemia; acute myeloblastic leukaemia; acute myeloblastic leukemia; acute myelocytic leukaemia; acute myelocytic leukemia
Patient organizations
- Aplastic Anemia and MDS International FoundationAcute myeloid leukemia · United States
- American Cancer SocietyAcute myeloid leukemia · United States
- Blood Cancer UnitedAcute myeloid leukemia · United States
- HealthTree FoundationAcute myeloid leukemia · United States
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