Types

Research into acute myeloid leukemia has advanced in recent years, making it clear that acute myeloid leukemia is not a single disease but, rather, a disease that can take one of many forms.

Diagnosis

Several tests that examine cells in the blood and bone marrow are used to detect and diagnose acute myeloid leukemia.

Causes & symptoms

The most common signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia include shortness of breath, bruising, fever, weakness, and infection. Usually, acute myeloid leukemia develops quickly and worsens unless it is treated.

What is acute myeloid leukemia?

Acute myeloid leukemia is a rare aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow and is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults.