Living with Acute myelomonocytic leukemia M4
An acute leukemia in which the bone marrow makes too many immature neutrophil and monocyte cells.
Understanding Acute myelomonocytic leukemia M4
Neutrophils and monocytes are types of white blood cells. GARD lists the onset as adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Bleeding more easily than usual
- Trouble breathing (dyspnea)
- High white blood cell count
- Low red blood cells (anemia)
- Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
- Pale skin and weight loss
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.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- 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 American Cancer Society 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 doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: acute m4 myeloid leukaemia; acute m4 myeloid leukemia; acute myelomonocytic leukaemia; acute myelomonocytic leukaemia (fab type m4); acute myelomonocytic leukemia; acute myelomonocytic leukemia (clinical)
Patient organizations
- American Cancer SocietyAcute myelomonocytic leukemia M4 · United States
- Blood Cancer UnitedBlood or bone marrow disease · United States
- HealthTree FoundationBlood or bone marrow disease · United States
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