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Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses rapidly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment.
Articles for Leukaemia, acute myeloid
Causes of acute myeloid leukaemia
Read about what causes acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), plus risk factors, such as previous cancer treatment, smoking, and having certain blood or genetic disorders.
Complications of acute myeloid leukaemia
Read about the possible complications of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), including a weakened immune system, haemorrhage (bleeding) and infertility.
Diagnosing acute myeloid leukaemia
Read about how acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is diagnosed using blood tests, a bone marrow biopsy and other specialised tests.
Introduction
Read about acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) - an aggressive cancer of the myeloid cells. Information about signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia
Read about the symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), which include pale skin, tiredness, breathlessness, fever, sweating, weight loss and frequent infections.
Treating acute myeloid leukaemia
Find out how acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is treated using a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and, in some cases, a bone marrow transplant.
