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Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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For patients · General Information About Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Smoking, previous chemotherapy treatment, and exposure to radiation may increase the risk of AML.

For patients · General Information About Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

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Treatment Option Overview

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Key Points

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There are different types of treatment for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

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The treatment of AML usually has two phases.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients receive supportive care for side effects of treatment.

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The following types of treatment are used:

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Chemotherapy

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Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy with stem cell transplant

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Targeted therapy

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Other drug therapy

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New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

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Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia may cause side effects.

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Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission

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Treatment of Refractory or Recurrent Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

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Treatment of Recurrent Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

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