Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)

Acute

What is Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)?

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. This type of cancer usually gets worse quickly if it is not treated. AML is also called acute myelogenous leukemia and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

  • Fever.
  • Bone pain.
  • Lethargy and fatigue.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Pale skin.
  • Frequent infections.
  • Easy bruising.
  • Unusual bleeding, such as frequent nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums.

People with advanced AML are more vulnerable to excessive bleeding inside their body. Serious bleeding can occur: inside the skull (intracranial haemorrhage) – causing symptoms such as a severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting and confusion.

  • Anemia.
  • Infections.
  • Bleeding or Bruising.
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome.
  • Differentiation Syndrome.
  • Graft-Versus-Host Disease.
  • Infertility.
  • Other Potential Complications
  • Smoking.
  • Genetic disorders.
  • High doses of radiation.
  • Chemotherapy.
  • Chemicals.
  • Other bone marrow disorders.
  • Age. AML is more common in older adults, but it occurs at all ages.

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may be able to help prevent the disease by not smoking. Because scientists have not yet discovered what causes AML, however, researchers continue to study how to prevent the disease.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

There is no standard treatment for refractory or recurrent acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Treatment depends on the subtype of AML and may include the following: Chemotherapy. Targeted therapy with gilteritinib, enasidenib, or ivosidenib.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Combination chemotherapy.
  • Maintenance therapy with midostaurin, for patients whose AML has a mutated (changed) form of the FLT3 gene.
  • Maintenance therapy with chemotherapy.
  • High-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant using the patient's stem cells.

Consult with experienced Doctors

MGMCH is home to some of the most eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective arenas and are renowned for developing
innovative and revolutionary procedures

Book an Appointment

arrow arrow