Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Explanation

Acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, is a fast-developing cancer of blood-forming tissue that affects the myeloid group of developing blood cells.

What does AML mean?

AML stands for acute myeloid leukemia. It is a cancer involving blood-forming tissue and the myeloid group of developing blood cells, which normally forms red blood cells, platelets, and several kinds of white blood cells. “Acute” means the disease develops quickly.

Is an abnormal blood count enough?

No. Blood-count changes can have many causes. The diagnosis of AML requires clinical and laboratory assessment beyond one result. The name alone also does not describe the exact subtype or an individual outlook.

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