What Is Acute Myelogenous Leukemia?
AML, (acute myelogenous leukemia), is an aggressive cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is the most common type of leukemia. AML is also known by the following names-acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia or acute nonlymphocytic leukemia. Blood cells are malformed and useless. The cells can accumulate in parts of the body. Acute myelogenous leukemia statistics Rare in people under 40 years old More common in men than in women Average age is 65 years old 5-year survival rate o under 65 years old-33% o over 65 years old-4% 2007 it is predicted there will be 13, 000 cases (majority will be adults) The symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia include abnormal blood counts, a general run-down, unwell feeling that never gets better, reoccurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, and bone/ joint pain. ...
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