Leukemia--Acute Myeloid (Myelogenous)
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML), have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need. Click on the topics below to get started.
What Is Leukemia - Acute Myeloid (AML)?
- What is cancer?
- What is acute myeloid leukemia?
- What are the key statistics about acute myeloid leukemia?
Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
- What are the risk factors for acute myeloid leukemia?
- Do we know what causes acute myeloid leukemia?
- Can acute myeloid leukemia be prevented?
Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
- Can acute myeloid leukemia be found early?
- How is acute myeloid leukemia diagnosed?
- How is acute myeloid leukemia classified?
Treating Leukemia - Acute Myeloid (AML)
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- General treatment information
- Chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia
- Other drugs for acute myeloid leukemia
- Surgery for acute myeloid leukemia
- Radiation therapy for acute myeloid leukemia
- Bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplant for acute myeloid leukemia
- Clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia
- Complementary and alternative therapies for acute myeloid leukemia
- Typical treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (except promyelocytic M3)
- Treatment of acute promyelocytic (M3) leukemia
- What if the leukemia doesn`t respond or comes back after treatment?
- More treatment information
Talking With Your Doctor
After Treatment
- What will happen after treatment for acute myeloid leukemia?
- Lifestyle changes
- How about your emotional health?
- If treatment stops working