AML

AML

is a leukemia Occurs in the bone marrow, which is the rudimentary tissue inside. Blood cells form in the bone marrow and are released into the bloodstream. Leukemia is immediate or has been taxed for some time. which this cancer affects the adult growth of white blood cells There are four types of chronic leukemia: AML, ALL, CLL, and CML. AML is the most common type in adults. Affects the white blood cells used to fight pathogens.

cause
Unknown But there are factors that increase the risk of developing AML such as Exposure to large amounts of radiation, chemicals, benzene, hereditary cancer drugs There is no way to prevent this type of cancer.

symptom

Symptoms include paleness, weakness, shortness of breath, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, tiredness, easy bleeding, and bruising resulting from low red blood cells and platelets. Frequent infections due to white blood cell problems Immature white blood cells invade the lymph nodes, liver and spleen, resulting in swollen glands. larger organs Bleeding from the lungs and digestive system. Brain cancer. AML affects the skin, mermaids, spine and brain.


diagnosis
Your doctor will test your blood and take a bone marrow sample. go to the microscope

treatment
A medical specialist in cancer care The goal of curing is so that there are no cancer cells left in the bone marrow, first of all chemo, but also on normal blood cells. Cause anemia, easy bleeding, and frequent infections. The doctor will examine the bone marrow after treatment. and do more chemo to prevent recurrence Your doctor may consider a bone marrow transplant. Also known as stem cells, is the source of blood cells. Once the transfusion is done, good blood cells will replace bad blood cells. The donor must have a compatible share. and stem cells will produce new blood cells without cancer cells.

Things to do
It should be understood that treatment depends on other factors such as age, heredity and compatibility of the recipient and donor.
should be treated with a specialist in blood diseases
Tell your doctor if you experience any side effects of treatment.
Tell your doctor if bleeding or fever occurs while on chemo.

don't do
Don't miss an appointment to follow up with a doctor.