{"id":10913,"date":"2021-12-03T08:31:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T14:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leukemiarf.org\/?page_id=10913"},"modified":"2024-04-25T09:13:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T14:13:29","slug":"acute-myeloid-leukemia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leukemiarf.org\/leukemia\/acute-myeloid-leukemia\/","title":{"rendered":"Acute Myeloid Leukemia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\tOn this page\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

\n\t\tAcute Myeloid Leukemia\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a blood cancer that starts in the blood and bone marrow and can progress rapidly. Treatment in many cases can lead to a long-term reduction in symptoms (remission). Without immediate treatment, AML becomes much harder to manage successfully.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWhat is acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

White blood cells called myeloid cells (myeloblasts) typically develop into mature blood cells in the bone marrow (spongy tissue in your bones). These include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets that transport oxygen, fight infection, and help your blood clot.<\/p>\n

With acute myeloid leukemia, your bone marrow makes abnormal white blood cells. They crowd your blood and bone marrow, leaving less room for healthy cells.<\/p>\n

With AML, you can experience infections or easy bleeding. You may also experience anemia (fewer red blood cells), which can lead to reduced oxygen in the body.<\/p>\n

AML does not usually produce tumors, but it can spread quickly to the lymph nodes, spine, brain, and other organs. Left untreated, AML can be life threatening.<\/p>\n

This type of leukemia also goes by other names, including:<\/p>\n